Sabayad, also known as kimis, is a type of flatbread eaten in Somalia, Kenya and Djibouti. It is closely related to the paratha of the Indian subcontinent and the msemen of the Maghreb.

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Sabayad
Alternative namesKimis
TypeFlatbread
CourseBreakfast or dinner
Place of originSomalia and Djibouti
Region or stateHorn of Africa
Main ingredientsFlour, water and salt
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A very commonly served bread in Somali cuisine, sabayad is usually eaten during breakfast or dinner. It is made from a dough of plain flour, water and salt. Like the paratha, it is rolled into rough squares or circles and then briefly fried in a pan.[clarification needed]

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