The national dish of Djibouti, this is a spiced rice dish cooked with lamb or goat meat, tomatoes, and a mix of spices like cardamom, cumin, and cinnamon. 1)
A spongy, pancake-like bread that is often served with stews or curries. It's made from a batter of flour, water, and yeast, and cooked on a griddle. 2)
A flavorful meat stew typically made with goat or lamb, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices, often served with rice or bread. 3)
A spicy soup made with goat meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices like cumin and cardamom. It's often eaten as a warming and hearty meal. 4)
Djiboutian-style samosas filled with spiced meat or lentils, deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. They are popular as snacks or appetizers. 5)
A seasoned rice dish, similar to pilaf or biryani, often cooked with a fragrant blend of spices and sometimes mixed with vegetables and meat. 6)
A sweet, jelly-like dessert made from sugar, cornstarch, cardamom, and ghee, often garnished with nuts like almonds or pistachios. 7)
A traditional Djiboutian cake flavored with spices like cinnamon and cardamom, often enjoyed with tea or coffee. 8)
A hearty soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and a mix of spices, sometimes enriched with pieces of lamb or chicken. 9)
A type of flatbread similar to Indian chapati, often served with curries, stews, or simply with honey and tea. 10)
Small, spiced meatballs typically made from ground beef or lamb, mixed with onions, garlic, and spices, then fried or baked. 11)
A sweet treat made from grated coconut, sugar, and condensed milk, often formed into small balls or bars. 12)
A simple yet flavorful dish of rice and lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, often served as a side dish or main course. 13)
A fragrant tea brewed with black tea leaves and a mix of spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, often sweetened and served hot. 14)
A seafood dish where fish is slow-cooked with vegetables, olives, and a blend of North African spices in a traditional tajine pot. 15)