Tammy's Somali Home

Dear readers, It has been a while since I last posted. I have been a very busy woman since I started university. I do plan on adding more yummy recipes during my holidays. Until then, I will repost some of the more famous recipes on this site. Tammy

4 Tbs. oil 2 lbs beef; cubed 1 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. cumin 1/8 tsp. coriander salt 1. Heat the oil in a small pot. 2. Add the beef; stir fry for 2 minutes. 3. Cover and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. 4. Add the pepper,cumin, coriander, and salt; simmer for 15 minutes. 5. If there is any liquid left in the pot, remove lid and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated.

Rice 2 cups basmati rice; rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp. oil 2 chicken cubes 3 cups chicken stock 2 cinnamon sticks 5 cardamom pods 5 cloves 1. Heat oil in a pot; add the chicken cubes and stir to dissolve. 2. Add the rice and stir-fry for 1 minute to coat the rice with the oil. 3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to very low and cover. 5. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Steak and Green Onions 1/2 lbs beef; cut into really small cubes 1 Tbsp. oil 1 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce 1/2 chicken cube 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. garlic; minced 1. Heat the oil in a small pot; add the beef and brown for 2 minutes. 2. Add the garlic and chicken cube and stirfry for 2 minutes. 3. Add the water and cover. 4. When most of the liquid disappears, add the hoisin sauce. 5. Cook for 5 minutes on low. 6. Serve over rice with green onions. NOTE: Hoisin sauce is a bit sweet.