A Yemeniyah's Recipes

Shahee Ahmar [Red Tea–Adeni Style]

July 4, 2011 by lamyaalmas

Pour 3 cups of water in a kettle. Coarsely grind 5 cardamon and cloves in a pestle and mortar. Add to the water and bring to a rolling boil. Turn flame down to a low. Add 1/2 tsp of loose tea [I use a Yemeni brand called Kaboos. PG Tips works well too], and let boil for 30 seconds. Cover and let steep for 2 minutes. It takes on a reddish color, hence the name “Red Tea” in Aden. Serve.

Mangoes in Spicy dressing

July 4, 2011 by lamyaalmas

The Somali Mall in Minnesota/USA sells a version of this. I was introduced to it by my Somali friends, especially those who had lived in Kenya. My highschool friends from Kenya introduced you to a dried version of these that are absolutely delicious. If anyone has the recipe for the dried version send it my way.

For this you will need to peel a large semi ripe mango. Cut it into bite size pieces (your preference), add juice of half a lime, sprinkle salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of mild red ground chilly powder, and a sprinkle of hot red ground chilly pepper for a kick. Toss and enjoy!