Somalian Fried Rice (Surbiyaan) and Tikka Masala Tofu

This is the first Somalian dish that I've made and I absolutely love it. A mix of my favorite flavors, spice, and herbs make this a wonderful one-pot dish for anyone. To cool it down it is best to serve with a few nice pieces of muufo and have a great family meal. I took an easy shortcut with this - so feel free to do the same.

(Somalian Fried Rice Ingredients)

• 1 package of Saffron/Basmati Rice
• 1/4 cup Brown Rice (long grain)
• 1 Small Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Red Onion
• 4 cloves of Minced Garlic
• 1/2 small Jalapeno (minced)
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
  
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Coriander
• Minced Cilantro (at the end)
• Water

(Tikka Masala Tofu Ingredients)

• 1/2 Package Firm Tofu
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Small Minced Onion
• 2 cloves of Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1-2 tsp of Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp of Coriander and Nutmeg
• A pinch of Allspice
• Minced Cilantro
• 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Milk

(Directions)

• For the Fried Rice: Add your spices to the water and once it comes to a full boil you can add the peppers, garlic and rice. Place the pot top on top of them.
• Slice your red onion. Dry cook onion in a pan and once the rice is finished steaming.
• Turn the heat off and keep the lid on for 15 minutes. Then you can add in the onions and cilantro.
• Serve next to some muufo with cilantro and the tikka masala and enjoy!


• For the Tikka Masala Tofu: Marinate your tofu in everything but the last two ingredients for at least 3-5 hours and cook with 1/2 tsp of Olive Oil until the tofu is well browned.
• Add the tomato sauce and let it cook for about 5 minutes - then slowly stir in the soy mil.
• Cook for one more minute and turn off the heat. Place on top of your fried rice.