Bariis iskukaris

Somalia · Sub-Saharan Africa

Short description: Bariis iskukaris is a spiced rice dish often served with chicken or meat, vegetables, and sweet raisins.
Ingredients: Basmati rice with chicken, onion, tomato, raisins, peas, potato, xawaash spices, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Cultural note: Large platters make it practical for family meals and celebrations, with spice blends and toppings varying by household.
Common misconception: It is not plain rice pilaf; the spice blend, sweet raisins, and cooked-together method are part of its identity.

image credit

creator:: Naimaisse
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 4.0
modified:: Downloaded from Wikimedia Commons, resized/re-encoded for Gochizu.