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Bariis iskukaris

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Bariis iskukaris
Bariis with camel meat
Courselunch or dinner
Place of originSomalia
Region or stateEast Africa
Main ingredientsrice and meat

Bariis Iskukaris, also called Isku-dheh karis (Somali البيلاف الصومالي), or simply referred to as Bariis is a traditional rice dish from Somali cuisine.[1][2] The name Isku-dheh karis literally means "cooked mixed together", therefore 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]

Ingredients

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Bariis iskukaris is made from basmati rice, and is typically topped with raisins, peas, and fried potatoes, onions and peppers, and served with roasted lamb, beef, goat, camel, or chicken. It is a national dish of Somalia and is especially popular at weddings and is a staple dish which is almost universally served as part of a Somali daily meal. It is almost always accompanied with a roasted meat dish, the most common being lamb or goat meat, and served with fresh bananas.[4]

Spices

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The dish incorporates a spice mixture called xawaash which literally translates as "spices" in the Somali language and which is made from a mixture of 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]

History and culture

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Bariis iskukaris can be served with various meats including chicken, mutton, fish or camel meat. It is typically served with a banana on the side. This rice dish is often served from a clay pot called baris dhari, which serves to impart flavor from food cooked in metal pots.[6] Bariis and meat dishes served with it are considered Halal and as such are suitable for consumption by Muslims. [7]

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References

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  1. ^ Moju, Kiano (2018-06-01). "Somali Bariis By Amal Dalmar Recipe by Tasty". tasty.co. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  2. ^ "Somali Rice Pilaf (Bariis Maraq) Riz Pilaf Somali البيلاف الصومالي". Xawaash.com (in Latin). 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  3. ^ Jacob, Jeanne (2006). The World Cookbook for Students. p. xv.
  4. ^ "Check out this recipe for Spiced Somali Rice, also Known as Bariis Iskukaris". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  5. ^ "Xawaash (Somali Spice Mix) Mélange d'épices Somali حوائج – بهارات صومالية". Xawaash.com (in Latin). 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  6. ^ Culture and Customs of Somalia Culture and Customs of Somalia - Page 112, Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi
  7. ^ "YouTube". YouTube. 2018-04-12. Retrieved 2019-03-27.