Sabaayad

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Sabayad, also known as kimis, is a type of flatbread eaten in Somalia, Kenya and Djibouti. It is closely related to the paratha of the Indian subcontinent and the msemen of the Maghreb.

Sabayad
Alternative namesKimis
TypeFlatbread
CourseBreakfast or dinner
Place of originSomalia and Djibouti
Region or stateHorn of Africa
Main ingredientsFlour, water and salt

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A very commonly served bread in Somali cuisine, sabayad is usually eaten during breakfast or dinner. It is made from a dough of plain flour, water and salt. Like the paratha, it is rolled into rough squares or circles and then briefly fried in a pan.[clarification needed]

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