All the Recipes That Immigrants From Trump's Banned Countries Cooked Up to Celebrate the Holidays
America, as they say, is a melting pot. And nowhere is that more evident than in the kitchens of immigrants who have come to the United States and brought with them ancestral dishes to add to our national palate. But for families affected by the Trump administration’s travel ban, cooking traditional recipes—especially around the holidays—has taken on an air of added significance.
Splinter spent time with people whose families each come from each of the seven predominantly Muslim countries on the White House’s travel ban list to learn about their lives and to share in their delicious cultures. Here are seven “banned” recipes the Trump administration doesn’t want included on the national menu this holiday season. Dig in!
Somalia
Hilib ari, a savory goat dish featuring herbs and spices, is a hearty stew that’s perfect for families sitting down to eat together during the holidays.
Sudan
Let Areej Ali teach you how to make basta, a sweet, flaky Sudanese twist on baklava.