Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Kackac | somali sweets | macmacan

Login to Save
Q
Queenzcooking
14 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Queenzcooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Kackac

Cultural Context

Kackac is a traditional Somali dish that showcases the rich culinary heritage of the Horn of Africa. It is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and community. The dish combines rice with various meats and vegetables, reflecting the diverse agricultural bounty of the region. Today, Kackac is loved not only in Somalia but also by Somali communities worldwide, each adding their unique twist to this comforting staple.

SomaliSOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups plain flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ghee
1/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
3 large eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is often more affordable and cooks quickly.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be more economical and have a longer shelf life.

1

Mix plain flour and sugar together in a bowl.

2

Add eggs, warm ghee and oil mixture, and baking powder to the flour and sugar mixture.

3

Mix everything well for 3 to 5 minutes.

4

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 10 minutes.

5

Roll out the dough on a floured surface, not too thin.

6

Cut the rolled dough into pieces and shape them into caca.

7

Heat oil in a pan until it's hot but not too hot.

8

Fry the shaped dough in the hot oil for about 4 to 5 minutes on both sides until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpanwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Kac KacKacka

More Kackac Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Somali Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)