Soor | maraq | somali recipe

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers are milder and healthier, jalapeños are often less expensive.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add spices: coriander, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

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