What is the recipe for the Somali food Xalwo or Xalwad?
July 31st, 2009 | by Michael |
Erica S asked:
I 'm. which is a project where I need a recipe from Somalia who has some sort of meaning. I found that during the Somali wedding ceremonies, the xalwo is made. This sounds really good (sweet verryyyy) and I think that my class has really enjoyed eating this. However, I haven 't been able to find a recipe for this anywhere on google. If you have the recipe for xalwo or xalwad (the same thing?) Or if you have other important recipe of the food in Somalia, greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
ORVILLE
I 'm. which is a project where I need a recipe from Somalia who has some sort of meaning. I found that during the Somali wedding ceremonies, the xalwo is made. This sounds really good (sweet verryyyy) and I think that my class has really enjoyed eating this. However, I haven 't been able to find a recipe for this anywhere on google. If you have the recipe for xalwo or xalwad (the same thing?) Or if you have other important recipe of the food in Somalia, greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
ORVILLE
2 Responses to “What is the recipe for the Somali food Xalwo or Xalwad?”
By John Holmes on Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Salaam.
Somali xalwa (halwa) doesn’t have the corn flour ingredient. I don’t know where the sister got that from. Xalwo is made from:
1. Sugar
2. Water
3. Corn starch (that is what makes it thick)
4. Food Colouring
5. Oil/Ghee (Made from unsalted butter)
6. Hayl and nutmeg (Joos)
7. Nuts or sesame seeds (Optional)
By mayling005 on Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Doolsho (Somali Cake) recipe
This is a very simple cake. This spongy dessert is perfect with tea or coffee.
6 eggs; separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
1 cup flour; sifted
1. Whip the egg whites on high until soft peaks form.
2. Add the sugar and cardamom; continue mixing.
3. Add the egg yolks one by one.
4. Fold the flour into the mixture.
5. Bake in a pre-heated 300 F oven for 45 minutes.
6. Cool on a wire rack.