December 9, 2024

Rice to go with suqaar

Suqaar is a well-known Somali dish made with lamb or beef cubes that are sautéed with onions, peppers, garlic, coriander, spices and tomatoes.

Here’s a simple recipe to help you prepare rice to go with suqaar:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until liquid is clear
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon curry
1 tablespoon cumin
1 pinch salt
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cardamom pods, crushed
5 cloves, crushed
3 cups wate

How to prepare

1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Add the spices and stir until dissolved.
3. Add the rice and stir-fry for 1 minute to coat the rice with the oil.
4. Add the water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to very low and cover.
6. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is gone.