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Djibouti Food
Djibouti food is bound to leave your taste-buds wanting for more as food-tasting especially in a new country is a very thrilling and pleasing experience. One gets to enjoy the diversity of food and drinks in the new country, the recipes or flavors of which they can take back to their own country where they recreate the same recipes with a twist of taste. Just as the Djibouti culture and languages are influenced by different nations, it will be of no surprise to mention that the Djibouti food is an amalgamation of the Somali, Afar, Yemeni and French cuisine. There is also some Asian influence in the Djibouti food.
Local Dishes Of Djibouti
The Djibouti food consists of a lot of local dishes using Middle Eastern spices, ranging from saffron to cinnamon. One of the famous Djibouti dishes is the tandoori-style grilled Yemeni fish. Djibouti food has various spicy dishes, from the traditional Fah-Fah or “Soupe Djiboutian” (spicy boiled beef soup) to the Yetakelt (spicy mixed vegetable stew). A dish which is considered a popular dessert in the Djibouti food is Halva which is often served at celebratory events like Eid and weddings.
Traditional Food Of Djibouti
Injera is a traditional flatbread often included in the Djibouti food and is made from teff flour and yeast. Banana fritter, Samboussa, Harira and Niter kibbeh are some of the traditional Djibouti foods. A unique tradition is observed in Djibouti where after the Djibouti food is served, the food is traditionally perfumed using incense or frankincense which is burned in an incense burner.