Ukun iyo mallaay (Egg and Tuna Scramble)
A quick, budget-friendly Somali scramble of eggs and tuna with savory umami flavor and a touch of sweetness from cooked red onions, often served with bread and spiced tea.
This umami-forward dish is a favorite in many Somali homes due to its ability to stretch and feed an entire household cheaply and quickly using basic pantry ingredients. It is also consumed by some Somali women during the traditional forty-day postpartum period. The scramble is a deeply comforting,with a hint of sweetness from the cooked red onions -- and is a great source of protein thanks to the salty tuna and eggs. If you like, serve it with canjeero or crusty French bread and a hot cup of shaah (spiced tea) or qaxwo.