Flatbread With Soup And Rice (somali Canjeero Iyo Maraq Iyo Bariis)

Flatbread with Soup and Rice (Somali Canjeero iyo Maraq iyo Bariis) is a traditional Somali meal that combines savory flatbread, flavorful soup, and fragrant rice for a satisfying and comforting dish.

Flatbread With Soup And Rice (somali Canjeero Iyo Maraq Iyo Bariis)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lb beef or chicken, cubed
  • 1 cup rice
  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour a ladle of the batter onto the skillet and spread it into a thin circle. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter to make flatbreads.
  3. In a large pot, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beef or chicken and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in the rice, broth, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the soup has thickened.
  5. Serve the flatbread with the soup and rice hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
400 per serving
Carbohydrates
60g
Protein
12g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large bowl Non-stick skillet Large pot

Tools

Ladle Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the flatbread with soup and rice with a side of Somali salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, replace the beef or chicken with chickpeas or lentils in the soup.

Cost

$15