Lahooh with Honey and Ghee — Print Recipe

Warm, spongy laxoox drizzled with golden honey and topped with a generous pat of melted ghee. This beloved Djiboutian breakfast treat balances tangy fermented bread with pure sweetness.

Ingredients

4 prepared laxoox pancakes
4 tbsp raw honey
3 tbsp ghee, melted
Pinch of ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

1 Prepare laxoox following the traditional recipe or use pre-made ones. Warm them gently in a pan if not freshly cooked.
2 Melt ghee in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in a pinch of cardamom and cinnamon for aromatic warmth.
3 Place each warm laxoox on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with honey, covering the spongy surface so it seeps into the holes.
4 Spoon the spiced melted ghee over the honeyed laxoox. The ghee adds richness while the cardamom provides a floral note.
5 Serve immediately while warm. Fold the laxoox and eat with your hands, enjoying the contrast of tangy bread with sweet honey and rich ghee.

Did You Know?

Djiboutian children often have their first taste of laxoox with honey and ghee, and the combination remains a comfort food throughout life.