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⁾