Eritrean cuisine
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Eritrean cuisine is based on Eritrea's native culinary traditions, but also arises from social interchanges with other regions. The local cuisine shares very strong similarities with the cuisine of ne
A plate of injera with various Eritrean stews
Ga'at or akelet is an Eritrean porridge
A typical cafe in Asmara selling panettone during Christmas
A vintage Gaggia espresso machine in a bar in Eritrea
Siwa (beer)
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Siwa, Amharic: ጠላ, is a beer originating from Eritrea and Ethiopia. Traditionally home-brewed, siwa remains locally popular during social events, after work, and as an incentive for farmers and labour
Socialising in an Inda Siwa, the local beer house
Typical setup for siwa serving: the beer is served from the clay vase (etriro), beakers of various facture on the shelf (clay, gourd, plastic, tin); at left the central wooden column (amdi) of the hidmo house, and at right part of the wooden door
Invitation for siwa and injera on a farm field in Lafa, Dogu’a Tembien