How to Make Shushumow - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shushumow is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed by generations in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia and Djibouti. This dish is perfect for meat lovers as it features a flavorful combination of minced beef, vegetables, and aromatic spices. The name "Shushumow" itself is derived from the Somali language, and it perfectly captures the essence of this delicious and hearty meal.

What makes Shushumow so special is not just its tantalizing flavors, but also the communal exper...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 cups canola oil for frying
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 30 shushumow

  • Mix flour, 1/3 cup canola oil, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer with an paddle attachment. Add 1/4 cup water slowly and mix until a soft dough is formed, 4 to 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Cut dough into about thirty 1-inch pieces. Press each piece onto the back of a fork and curl it out away from you to make the shushumow.
  • Heat 2 cups oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Fry shushumow a few at a time, stirring slowly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and cardamom in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in the shushumow gently until coated in the syrup. Transfer shushumow to a plate and let cool.
  • Nutrition

    390 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 46mg