Breads
Bread and Halwa
Rooti iyo xalwo
Somalia
A traditional Somali dinner dish — slices of bread served with xalwo (a gelatinous confection); a simple but beloved combination; the bread soaks up the sweet, spiced halwa; a dish that combines the everyday with the celebratory; served at dinner and special occasions; the bread and halwa of Somali evenings; a unique sweet-savory pairing.
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What it is
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A traditional Somali dinner dish — slices of bread served with xalwo (a gelatinous confection); a simple but beloved combination; the bread soaks up the sweet, spiced halwa; a dish that combines the everyday with the celebratory; served at dinner and special occasions; the bread and halwa of Somali evenings; a unique sweet-savory pairing.
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The dish should combine sliced bread with xalwo; the bread soaks up the sweet, spiced halwa; a simple but beloved combination; served at dinner and special occasions; found at family tables and celebrations; the bread and halwa of Somali evenings; a unique sweet-savory pairing.
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