Somali Suqaar with Sabaaya and Shaax Xawash

Dive into the rich flavors of Somalia with this single-serving recipe for suqaar, a spiced meat dish served with soft sabaaya bread and a flavorful Shaax Xawash tea. Perfect for a comforting meal or a unique culinary experience!

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. 2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant. 3. Stir in the diced beef or lamb and cook until browned on all sides. 4. Add the chopped tomato, green chili, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is cooked through. 5. For the Shaax Xawash, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Add the tea leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then strain. 6. Warm the sabaaya bread in a pan or microwave. 7. Serve the suqaar hot with the sabaaya on the side and enjoy with a warm cup of Shaax Xawash.

150g beef or lamb, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1 green chili, sliced 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large sabaaya (flatbread) 1 cup water (for Shaax Xawash) 1 tsp tea leaves 1 small cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 2 cloves