
Pasta & rice
Cadcad (sautéed pasta)
Pasta sautéed in a pan with onion, tomato and shredded meat, seasoned with spices. It's a very popular street food, quick and generous, typical of modern Somali cuisine.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain it.
- Fry the shredded meat in the oil over high heat for 4 minutes until golden, then set it aside.
- In the same pan, cook the sliced onions for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and tomato paste.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and spices, and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the meat and pasta to the pan and toss vigorously for 2 minutes to coat everything well.
- Serve right away, nice and hot.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with chickpeas or scrambled eggs.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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