Bayt Al Fann took to twitter to compile a most mouth watering thread on what is generally considered a staple item of food – rice – to show how it connects communities, is a symbol of tradition and a mark of heritage across the Muslim world.
As far back as 2500 B.C rice has been documented not only as a source of food, but a marker of tradition & heritage. From Nasi Goreng, to Maqluba & Biryani, the Muslim World is beautifully diverse & home to a variety of rice dishes
A thread on rice dishes across the Muslim World pic.twitter.com/gov3q5XP8F
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) January 12, 2023
The thread starts from Indonesia:
1/ Nasi Goreng, Indonesia
Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian fried rice topped with a fried egg. This spicy fried rice is full of flavor seasoned with sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis) and shrimp paste. It’s one of the most requested fried rice dish in Southeast Asian cuisine. pic.twitter.com/NyAW8VsOLh
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) January 12, 2023
To Somalia where it shows how raisins are mixed with other ingredients to create a fab rice dish:
2/ Bariis iskukaris, Somalia
Made from basmati rice, it is typically topped with raisins, peas, & fried potatoes, onions & peppers, & served with roasted lamb, beef, goat, camel, or chicken. It is a national dish of Somalia & is especially popular at weddings & is a staple dish pic.twitter.com/WsbUXKJlLT
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) January 12, 2023
The twitter thread features a total of 24 Muslim countries each with their own version of a rice dish.
