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How Somali food in the diaspora holds the history of forced migration

Posted by cfabbro
Tags: history, somalia, usa, diaspora, cuisine.somali, cultural heritage, food.fusion, somali civil war, refugees, migration.forced, culture, assimilation, authenticity, author.ifrah f ahmed, source.eater
https://www.eater.com/23686452/somali-food-fusion-migration-ifrah-ahmed-milk-myrrh

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Title
On Fusion, Forced Migration, and Somali Food
Authors
Ifrah F. Ahmed
Published
Apr 17 2023
Word count
1784 words

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    Interesting read about the Somali diaspora, the feelings it causes in those who were forced to leave their country, and a criticism of labeling/deriding new food creations as being "fusion"....

    Interesting read about the Somali diaspora, the feelings it causes in those who were forced to leave their country, and a criticism of labeling/deriding new food creations as being "fusion".

    Incidentally, I really really want to try an injera-wrapped breakfast burrito now! The closest Somali/Eritrean restaurant is about 40min away from me though. :(