Sabaayad

Sabaayad
Sabaayad on the left
Alternative namesKimis
TypeFlatbread
CourseBreakfast or dinner
Place of originGreater Somalia
Region or stateHorn of Africa
Main ingredientsFlour, water and salt

Sabayad, (Somali: Sabaayad) also known as Kimis[1] or Ceesh, is a chewy, slightly flaky type of square Somali flatbread eaten in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti.

History

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. It is generally rolled into rough squares and briefly fried in a pan.

See also

References

  1. ^ "This Slow-Cooked Somali Lamb Stew Is a Labor of Love for Ramadan". TODAY.com. 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-03-12.