The Maaddii: A table of traditional dishes shared with family and friends
Explore the traditional Ethiopian home dwelling where Oromo cultural dishes are prepared and shared amongst family and friends.
Traditional Oromo Meal (2022) by Abel GashawVisit Oromia
Maaddii
Family and friends gather around the Finjaala (table) on which the Qorii (a wooden food container), the Cuccoo, and Qabee (containers for mil) are placed. The main course will be the Marqaa (porridge) in the Qorii, while the two other items have milk and yoghurt inside.
Dhandhamsisuu (to offer someone a taste of the dish) is a common practice and is seen here with the woman dressed in the Gujii Oromo traditional outfit (on the left) offering a bite of the Marqaa porridge to the man using a Fal’aana Gaafa - a spoon made out of animal horn. The woman dressed in the white Hararghe Oromo traditional outfit (on the far right) holds a Geeba - a traditional cup.
Women dressed in the Arsi and Hararghe Oromo traditional outfits taste the Marqaa using the traditional spoon - Fal’aana.
Traditional Oromo Meal (2022) by Abel GashawVisit Oromia
Dhandhamsisuu
Dhandhamsisuu (to offer someone a taste of the dish) is a common practice and is seen here with the woman dressed in the Gujii Oromo traditional outfit offering a bite of the Marqaa porridge to the man using a Fal’aana Gaafa - a spoon made out of animal horn.
Traditional Oromo Meal (2022) by Abel GashawVisit Oromia
The woman dressed in the Gujii Oromo traditional outfit offers a bite of the Marqaa to the woman dressed in the Bale Oromo traditional outfit.
Traditional Oromo Meal (Cukkoo) (2022) by Abel GashawVisit Oromia
The woman dressed in the Hararghe Oromo traditional outfit offers the woman dressed in the Arsi Oromo traditional outfit a sip of the milk from the Geeba cup.
Experience a few traditional dishes in 3D...
Marqaa (2022) by Guzo TechVisit Oromia
Marqaa
One of the most popular Oromo dishes, Marqaa, is a barley-based porridge with subtle flavors that are enhanced by the addition of aromatic spices and the very delicious Oromo butter - dhadhaa.
Marmaree
Marmaree (literally "round and round") is a popular snack in southeastern Oromia where it is made from wheat flour and is dipped into clarified butter for a more intense flavor.
An Oromo Meal (2022) by Guzo TechVisit Oromia
Experience being around the Oromo table through this 360 degree video
Brought to you by the Oromia Tourism Commission in partnership with Laurendeau & Associates.
Written by Outdoor Ethiopia
Photographed By Berhanu Beyene, Abinet Teshome, & Aron Simeneh
Produced by Metasebia Yoseph for Laurendeau & Associates.
Music by Manuhe Negesse Gudina
Special Thanks To
Oromo Cultural Center for sharing their archive and artifacts.
Guzo Technology
Eternal Media
Nega Wedajo Werete
Hickson Debele
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