The following highlights some of the popular Traditional Sudanese Foods. If you manage to be in an Sudanese restaurant or you are visiting Sudan, I recommend the following
1. Tamia
Tamia is like falafel but made from a different type of legume, and is sold in bags everywhere. They are a fried snack made with chickpeas and, therefore, full of protein.
2. Sudanese Cinnamon Tea
Black tea leaves are steeped in hot water with a cinnamon stick to obtain this pleasant drink. The tea can also be aromatized with mint or ginger, which are also popular and genuine. It is also commonly known as ” shai”.
3. Jibnasalaata
This is a traditional Sudanese tomato salad. Nuts are used in many Sudanese dishes, such as this dish, also with tomatoes, green onions, parsley and green peppers. Then pour over lime dressing and peanut butter.
4. Ful Medames
This African dish has beans as its main ingredient. This delicious recipe can be enjoyed at any time of the day, either at breakfast, as a main dish, and especially as a starter or appetizer, accompanied by pita bread and boiled eggs.
5. Basboosa
Also called revani or ravani, it is a delicious and very nutritious bun made of durum wheat semolina, dried fruits and sugar syrup. It contains yogurt, semolina, wheat flour and syrup, all flavored with orange blossom or rose essence. In its country of origin, basbousa is served at the end of a banquet, or as a snack accompanied by typical drinks of the region. At home, it is very good as an afternoon snack or for breakfast.
6. Karkaday
Hibiscus flower, also called Jamaica rose or Jamaica flower, is attributed with numerous benefits for our health, being one of the medicinal plants with the best reputation. This tea is a refreshing, dietetic and healthy drink that is useful for both hot and cooler seasons, since it can be drunk both hot and cold.
7. Kisra
It is one of the famous Sudanese breads, a thin pancake-like bread, similar to a crepe that is eaten with savory stews (mullah) or cheese (jibna), beans and falafel or tamiya.
8. Goraasa be Dama
This typical Sudanese meal is made with beef stew and flat bread, the former being served on top of the latter to present the dish. Instead of serving the stew as a soup as they usually do in African countries, this stew is served thicker, similar to a curry.
9. Fassikh
It is a fermented and salted fish, which is accompanied with green leaves and sesame sauce to soften its intense flavor. It is also one of the fish dishes of Ancient Egypt and popular to celebrate the arrival of spring.
10. Kawari
It is the best and most popular soup in Sudan. In addition to vegetables and spices, its main ingredient is lamb’s trotters. It is made by boiling the hooves of cattle or sheep and seasoning them with selected vegetables.
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