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Easy recipe: The Furalaato Smoothie

The Furalaato Smoothie
The Furalaato Smoothie (Photo: iStock)

Furalaato is a cherished traditional drink in Somali culture, especially enjoyed during breakfast, special occasions, or after breaking the fast during Ramadan. Though modern in its smoothie-like texture, Furalaato has deep cultural roots and is made with simple, nourishing ingredients like milk, ripe bananas, sugar and sometimes a hint of cardamom or peanut butter for added flavour.

Historically, Somalis have always valued natural, energy-rich foods, and Furalaato evolved as a creative way to blend available fruits and dairy products into a quick yet hearty drink. It is easy to prepare, refreshing, and nutritious.

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