Somali Cookbook

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Somali Cuisine is the first of its kind to hold traditional Somali recipes, practiced and passed orally through generations of women. This cookbook represents a strong history of Somali women throughout the ages. The methods in preparing the dishes have been modified from the customary way to fit the use of technologies in the modern kitchen. Dishes such as maraq bilaash and sambuusi use various ingredients that contribute natural flavors and give these meals their unique taste. Follow the link below to purchase the book.





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  1. NoorMarch 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    nice book, I love cookbooks.

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  2. Chef JeenaMarch 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Sounds like a lovely cookbook.

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  3. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Salaam abaayo,
    Do you own this book?
    I've noticed you use it as reference for a few recipes, so, I know you would recommend it, so I ask if you do.
    All in all, have a good day.

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  4. TammyJune 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Yes I own this book. Masha'Allah the author has given me permission to use it.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    amazing somali dhishes.lovely///// please afsomali ku qor waayo somali badan ayaan soo booqan lahayd webkaaga. thanks

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  6. AminaMarch 25, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    this is an amazing cookbook i bought it for a friend who always calls me up asking me how to make certain somali food. Now he just looks up what he wants to make and follows the instructions.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    waxaa nii weediiyay buugan ma afsomali moo ku qornyahay intaan gadanin waxaa rabaa inaa ogaado inoo ku qoranyahay afsoomali plz isheega waxa leh buugan am cida gadatayba

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  8. amalMarch 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Where can I get this book:)?

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  9. najmaSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    asc plz bookgan waan u bahnahay aniga iyo saxiibaday hadii uu jiro asaga oo afsoomali ah ii so sheegaa waana mhadsan tihiin

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  10. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    every somali woman makes her food differently

    -somali american

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