Bariis iskukaris
Bariis Iskukaris, also called Isku-dheh karis or just Bariis is a traditional rice dish from Somalia.[1][2] The name Isku-dheh karis literally means "cooked mixed together". It is sometimes used to more broadly refer to other grain-derived crops that require similar cooking. Hence the more specific term for this dish is bariis isku-dheh karis which means "rice (bariis) cooked mixed together".[3]
| Somalicamelmeat.jpg Bariis with camel meat | |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Somalia |
| Region or state | East Africa |
| Details | |
| Course served | lunch or dinner |
| Main ingredient(s) | rice and meat |
Ingredients
Bariis iskukaris is made from basmati rice, and is topped with raisins, peas, and fried potatoes, onions and peppers. It is usually served with roasted meat or fish. It is a national dish of Somalia and is especially popular at weddings. It is a staple dish which is served as part of a Somali daily meal. It is generally served with fresh bananas.[4]
Spices
The dish has a spice mixture called xawaash which literally translates as "spices" in the Somali language. That is made from ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, cardamon, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Either saffron or orange or red food coloring are added to the dish after the rice has finished cooking to give the dish an orange color.[5]
Gallery
- Somali Bariis Dishes
Bariis iskukaris with camel meat
Bariis iskukaris with Fish, Liver and Vegetables
Bariis iskukaris with Chicken
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Bariis Iskukaris Media
Bariis iskukaris with Fish, Liver and Vegetables
Bariis iskukaris with Chicken
References
- ↑ Moju, Kiano (2018-06-01). "Somali Bariis By Amal Dalmar Recipe by Tasty". tasty.co. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ↑ "Somali Rice Pilaf (Bariis Maraq) Riz Pilaf Somali البيلاف الصومالي". Xawaash.com (in Latina). 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ↑ Jacob, Jeanne (2006). The World Cookbook for Students. p. xv.
- ↑ "Check out this recipe for Spiced Somali Rice, also Known as Bariis Iskukaris". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ↑ "Xawaash (Somali Spice Mix) Mélange d'épices Somali حوائج – بهارات صومالية". Xawaash.com (in Latina). 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2019-03-27.