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Odkac

Name: Odkac
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 500 grams goat meat; 2 pieces red chili peppers; 3 pieces garlic cloves; 1 medium onion; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; to taste salt; 1 cup water

Odkac is a traditional Somali dish characterized by its rich combination of spiced meat and aromatic herbs, often served as a hearty main course. It holds cultural significance as a communal dish frequently prepared during celebrations and family gatherings, reflecting Somali hospitality and culinary heritage.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Somali70%

Arab30%

Ingredients

goat meat
500 grams
red chili peppers
2 pieces
garlic cloves
3 pieces
onion
1 medium
cumin powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
water
1 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Odkac originates from the nomadic Somali pastoralist traditions, where it was developed as a nourishing and flavorful meal using locally available ingredients and spices traded across the Horn of Africa.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Somali70%

ingredients+techniques

Arab30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing browning simmering

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