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A selection of everyday Sudanese kitchen tools from the collection of the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum in Cologne city, Germany. Can you guess which is which?

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11/12/24
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Aluminum pot

A small pot for everyday cooking. The large size pots are for occasions and events and are key elements in images showing community kitchens.

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Plain tea cups (red tea)

The long tea cups are called Osman Hussein, after the famous singer.

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A pestle “Yad Fundoq”

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Small serving tray "Seiniya"

A serving tray is for serving tea or beverages, a large metal tray is for eating or transporting food.

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Cast iron pot “Tambal Bay”

Also known as Trefeira is a cast iron pot mainly used for cooking stews.

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Wok “Saj”

Saj is used for cooking and roasting meat, that's where the name Shayat Saj comes from.

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Enamel Metal “Talis” large Bowl

The larger size bowl is known as Bashari, it is used for collective eating or in Henna rituals.

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Aluminum spice jars "Safrawi"

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A wooden Mortar “Fundoq”

The larger mortars are for grinding spices and the small ones are for kitchen use.

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Tin Can “Mijwiz”

For storing food supplies in the kitchen.

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Food pot/can “Bistilla”

Used to carry milk or hot food

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Tin jug/can “Ibriq”

A can for ablution made of iron. The one made of pottery is called “Rakwa”.

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Enameled metal “Talis” kettle “Barrad or Kafataira”

 For tea making and serving.

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Enamel Metal “Talis” Bowl

Talis bowls are key features of Ramadan trays, usually used to serve balila and cold dishes.

Published
11/12/24
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Zainab O. M. Gaafar
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