Rice
Bariis is rice, the centre of a Somali lunch. Bariis iskukaris is the famous spiced rice cooked with meat and vegetables, coloured with saffron or turmeric and served with a banana on the side, which surprises every visitor and delights every Somali child.
Tip: Yes, the banana on the rice is normal: moos iyo bariis is a classic pairing.
Point at the real thing and say "Bariis" whenever it comes up, then let your child hear the native recording and say it back. One word used ten times in a day beats ten words drilled once. In the Luuqad app, Bariis is taught with a picture, tested in the Food quiz and practised in Baadiyo Journey and Market Day.
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