HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL SOMALI CALOOLEY.

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add rice to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the rice and set aside.

In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add goat meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Season with coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and vegetables; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Serve the meat and vegetable mixture over the rice, garnished with fresh coriander.

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