Cuisine in Sudan

Ful Medames

National breakfast of stewed fava beans mixed with sesame oil and spices.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Fava beans, Sesame oil, Tahini, Tomato, Onion

Kisra

Thin crepe made from fermented sorghum flour. Main staple eaten with stew.

• Region: Central
• Main ingredients: Sorghum flour, Yeast

Ta'ameya

Fava bean-based falafel. Flavored with herbs and sesame.

• Region: Northern urban areas
• Main ingredients: Fava beans, Parsley, Garlic, Sesame

Asida

Semi-liquid cereal porridge. Seasoned with lamb sauce or honey.

• Region: Western-Darfur
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Sorghum, Water

Gassasa

Beef and okra tomato stew. Viscosity pairs perfectly with Kisra.

• Region: Blue Nile basin
• Main ingredients: Beef, Okra, Tomato paste

Molokhiya

Viscous green sauce made from cooked molokhiya leaves.

• Region: Northern
• Main ingredients: Molokhiya, Garlic, Spices

Fatta

Celebration dish of bread pieces soaked in soup and yogurt.

• Region: Khartoum
• Main ingredients: Bread, Yogurt, Beef soup

Shia

Charcoal-grilled sheep's head. Flavored with herbs and lemon.

• Region: Nomadic areas
• Main ingredients: Sheep head, Salt, Lemon

Gurassa

Strongly acidic beverage made from fermented camel milk.

• Region: Eastern Beja people
• Main ingredients: Camel milk

Kharoof Mashwi

Whole roasted lamb rubbed with spices. Essential for celebrations.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Cumin, Coriander