tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40482896733867750632024-03-05T10:19:27.142-07:00Tammy's Somali HomeTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-35767316493885060122012-11-09T15:37:00.000-07:002018-01-05T19:24:20.622-07:00Shaah (Somali Tea) and Somali Sweets
Shaah (Somali Tea) and Somali Sweets
Shaah
2 teabags
6 cardamom pods
6 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
5 thin slices of ginger
2 cups water
1/4 c. sugar
1 cup milk
1. In a kettle, add the teabags and the water.
2. Crush the cardamom, cloves, and the cinnamon using a pedestle and mortar.
3. Add the crushed spices, ginger, and sugar to the kettle.
4. Once it has boiled, reduce heat Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-38469060973494480052012-11-09T15:24:00.002-07:002012-11-09T15:24:37.495-07:00Coming Soon.....JUICES Papaya JuiceTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-20156486312353911952012-11-09T15:22:00.002-07:002012-11-09T15:22:41.741-07:00Steak and Cheese Rolls
1/4 lbs. beef; cut into VERY small pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
1/4 cup onions; finely chopped
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. cheese; grated
1/4 ts. cumin
1/4 ts. salt
1/2 ts. pepper
2 Tbsp. carrots; shredded
10 slices of bread; crust removed and set aside
1 egg; beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
1 cup breadcrumbs
flour paste (1 Tbsp. flour + 2 Tbsp. water)
1. Heat oil in a pan; add the beef and brown for 2 minutes.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-59661929852490911572012-08-08T12:33:00.002-06:002012-08-08T12:33:37.723-06:00http://tammyssomalihome.blogspot.ca/2008/06/somali-rice-with-raisins-and-onion.htmlTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-87230686801250798652011-08-18T20:40:00.002-06:002011-08-18T20:45:18.467-06:00Buffalo Chicken Bites------mmmmmmmmm goodRAMADAM MUBARAK
This Ramadan I have not made anything special..............UNTIL I found this awesome dish. It was awesome! They are baked.......not fried. Please follow the link to the recipe!
http://http//penniesonaplatter.com/2010/09/16/buffalo-chicken-bites/
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-12660652882941177302010-12-24T08:55:00.002-07:002010-12-24T09:01:35.306-07:00It's been foreverDear readers,As many of you know I have not posted anything new in a very long time. This is partly due to the fact that I have ran out of recipes. Another factor is that I no longer have time to work on my blog.Recently, one of my readers commented that the pictures were not good and that I should retake them. My answer to that.......impossible! Too much time, money, and energy!!So, after Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-85992963056032716902010-08-10T22:21:00.003-06:002010-08-10T22:44:31.392-06:00For Those That Know and Those That Don'tQuestion: What is Ramadan?Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.Answer: During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-47611996801810944012010-07-07T00:50:00.001-06:002010-07-07T00:50:40.244-06:00New cameraI am so excited.......I bought a new camera today - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-63780868984465100682010-06-25T06:56:00.001-06:002010-06-25T06:56:05.780-06:00I am backDear readers,I AM BACK!!!! I finished schoolSo now I am able to concentrate on tammyssomalihome again. Stay tuned for new recipes within the week.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-68940299804900558572010-05-16T18:09:00.000-06:002010-05-16T18:09:00.218-06:00Somali Children and their BananasTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-22157242879463139042010-04-09T23:22:00.000-06:002010-04-10T12:14:18.353-06:00COMING SOON ******Spicy Pasta Sauce with Beef and PotatoTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-91528999063418307992010-02-20T17:41:00.000-07:002010-04-10T12:25:15.214-06:00Somali Rice3 cups of white basmati rice; rinsed until liquid is clear1/4 cup of oil1 onion; chopped3 chicken cubes3 Tbsp. tomato paste4 1/2 cups chicken stock (a little more might be needed) 1. Heat the oil in a flat bottomed pot.2. Add onions, chicken cubes, and tomato paste; saute until the onion are translucent.3. Stir in the rice and the chicken stock; cover and bring to a boil.4. Reduce heat and cook Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-61710694772635382102009-12-17T20:27:00.002-07:002009-12-17T20:29:36.572-07:00THE BIG 200 000 HITSI am so happy to let everyone know that Tammy's Somali Home has finally reached 200 000 hits. I'd like to thank all my "fans" for making this possible. I would also like to thank everyone that contributed to this site.TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-69282123514049999362009-11-30T13:18:00.002-07:002009-11-30T13:21:25.035-07:00Gone, but hopefully not forgotten.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.TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-20218690860600304072009-11-30T01:28:00.000-07:002009-11-30T13:23:57.554-07:00Kalankal4 Tbs. oil2 lbs beef; cubed1 tsp. black pepper1/8 tsp. cumin1/8 tsp. coriandersalt1. 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.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-15399655371335097052009-11-03T22:25:00.000-07:002009-11-04T23:04:37.603-07:00Somali Rice with Steak and Green OnionsRice2 cups basmati rice; rinsed and drained2 Tbsp. oil2 chicken cubes3 cups chicken stock2 cinnamon sticks5 cardamom pods5 cloves1. 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 Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-36343969569147451922009-10-25T20:32:00.000-06:002009-10-25T20:53:58.254-06:00Soor (grits)with ChickenAdding chicken and vegetables to soor really turns this normally boring dish into something amazing.1 lbs chicken drumsticks; skinned (I also cut off the bony end.)2 cups frozen peas and carrots1 1/2 c. soor6 cups chicken broth3 chicken cubes1 onion; chopped2 Tbsp. oil1/4 c. butter1/2 c. parmesan cheese 1. Boil the chicken; reserve liquid.2. Heat the ooil in a large pot; add the onions and Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-61054978127277953792009-10-10T16:54:00.000-06:002009-10-10T06:42:13.851-06:00Chicken and Green Beans1/2 lbs. green beans; cut into 1 inch pieces4 Tbs. oil1 onion; sliced1 tsp. ginger; minced1 tsp. garlic; crushed1 tsp. paprikasalt2 tomatoes; chopped5 chicken drumsticks; skin removed1 cup water1 red (bell) pepper; sliced1 Tbs. cilantro; chopped1. Boil the green beans for 3 minutes in salted water; drain and set aside.2. Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes or until translucent.3. Mix together Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-88939318490545178072009-10-10T05:27:00.000-06:002009-10-10T06:45:25.480-06:00Beef with Potatoes and Asparagus1/2 lbs. beef; cut into large pieces2 Tbsp. oil1 onion; chopped2 sm. tomatoes; chopped1 lg. potato cut into large pieces or 6 small new potatoes1 ts. garlic; minced1 ts. coriander1 ts. curry powder6 asparagus spears; cut in half1 cup of water or reserved liquid from the beefsalt to taste1. Boil the until beef until tender. This can take up to 2 hours depending on the cut of the beef.2. Remove Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-31948234490746059092009-10-09T11:11:00.000-06:002009-10-10T06:40:56.456-06:00Beef with Potatoes, Carrots, and Peppers2 Tbsp. olive oil1 lbs. beef, small cubes (I use the size that I would for oodkah.)1/2 onion; chopped1 ts. garlic; minced1 chicken cube1/4 ts. cumin1/4 ts. salt1/4 ts. pepper1/2 sm. red bell pepper1/2 sm. green bell pepper1/2 sm. yellow bell pepper1/8 cup carrots; finely chopped1 potato; chopped1/4 cup cilantro; chopped1. Heat the oil in a pot; add the onion and cook until translucent.2. Add theTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-73282466294257776272009-10-01T11:25:00.000-06:002010-04-10T12:15:41.105-06:00Green Chili (bisbess)1/2 green bell pepper8 green chilies; remove stem3 cloves garlic1 Tbsp. lemon juice1/2 tsp. salt or to taste1/4 - 1/2 cup of water1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.2. Mix until all the chilies have been minced.3. Transfer into a clean jar and store in the fridge.NOTE: You can use as many chilies as you want. 8 chilies makes this REALLY hot. Some people like their hot sauce watery, Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-78490070584066811572009-09-24T14:18:00.002-06:002009-09-24T14:25:56.252-06:00Wonderful Site Dedicated for Somali WomenThis site is amazing. It has everything a Somali lady would like. Don't delay.....visit today!4SomaliwomenTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-73457202755637141542009-09-18T23:08:00.002-06:002009-09-18T23:10:19.522-06:00HAPPY EID EVERYONE!!Dear readers,I am so sorry that I have been neglecting you. I have been so busy with college and the kids. I think I am going to do a weekly update.PS....May Allah accept all our fasts.AminaTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-52993474406488366602009-08-30T22:16:00.002-06:002009-08-30T22:40:33.800-06:00Wonderful SiteToday I discovered a wonderful site. It is called Bariisiyobasto.wordpress.com. At first glance one would think that it was about Somali food; afterall, bariis means rice and basto means pasta. But, you will not find recipes. You will find a nice collection of articles and an impressive amount of Islamic links.Check it out!!http://bariisiyobasto.wordpress.com/Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-56715595767563850422009-08-26T10:55:00.000-06:002009-08-26T13:41:05.939-06:00Bajiya (using red lentils)1/2 cup red lentilswater to soak1/4 cup chickpea flour1 ts. garlic1 ts. ginger2 Tbsp. cilantro1/2 sm. chili1. Soak the lentils for many hours; drain and blend in a food processor until the lentils are smooth.2. Add the chickpea flour, garlic, ginger, and chili; blend until thoroughly mixed.3. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cilantro.4. Drop teaspoon fulls into hot oil.5. Remove using a slottedTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com5