What Is The Recipe For The Somali Food Xalwo Or Xalwad?
I’m doing a project where I need a recipe from Somalia that has some sort of meaning. I found that during Somalian weddings, xalwo is made. This sounds really good (verryyyy sweet) and I think my class would really enjoy 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 (same thing?) or if you have another important food recipe in Somalia, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
John Holmes is discussing.
mayling0 7:18 am on January 18, 2010 Permalink |
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.
John Holmes 6:01 am on January 18, 2010 Permalink |
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)