Somalia
Bread and Halwa
Rooti iyo xalwo
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.