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Somalia has no single official national dish, but bariis iskukaris is the one most often named, spiced rice with tender goat, raisins and banana on the side. Cook it with our Bariis Maraq recipe, then explore all 72 authentic Somali recipes below.

The Most Famous Somali Dishes

  1. Bariis iskukaris

    Few dishes capture the warmth of a Somali kitchen quite like Bariis Maraq, fragrant long-grain rice simmered in a richly spiced broth until every grain has soaked up the flavour. …

  2. Anjero

    Discover Anjero with Honey, the softly fermented pancake that opens the day in kitchens across Somalia. Made from little more than flour, water and a whisper of yeast, it emerges …

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National Dish Somalia: Mazza (Recipe)

Meet Mazza, the comforting cornmeal porridge that starts the day in kitchens all across Somalia. Made from little more than maize …

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National Dish Somalia: Maraq (Recipe)

Discover Maraq, the hearty stew that sits at the very heart of Somali home cooking. Tender meat simmers slowly with sweet carrots, …

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National Dish Somalia: Lafaha (Recipe)

Meet Lafaha, a warming Somali classic that packs the flavours of the Horn of Africa into a single pan. Tender pieces of meat are …

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National Dish Somalia: Kudhmo (Recipe)

Meet Kudhmo, a warmly spiced Somali dish built around slow-cooked lamb that falls apart at the touch of a fork. It is the sort of …

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What is the national dish of Somalia?

Somalia has no single official national dish, but bariis iskukaris is the one most often given that title, spiced rice with tender goat, raisins and banana on the side. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 71 more authentic Somali recipes.

What food is Somalia famous for?

Somalia's most famous dish is bariis iskukaris. This page collects 72 authentic Somali recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.