Mohamed

Who or what inspires you to cook?

I was inspired to cook by my mom, who was always the heart of our kitchen. In Somali culture, it's not typical for men to cook but I've always been a mama's boy and the kitchen became our special way of connecting. Watching her effortlessly blend spices like cardamom and cumin, I was fascinated by how these flavors could transform a dish & bring people together.Her cooking sparked my passion for food,and I knew I wanted to carry on that tradition while adding my own twist to create something

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My all time favorite dish to make is Bariis isku-karis. This is a dish that uses goat meat and rice, Somali style, with a traditional hot sauce. This dish reminds me of home & the rich flavors of our cuisine. The tender goat meat is slow cooked with spices that create a savory depth. I'm sharing a piece of my culture with those around me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I would invest in my small business by purchasing commercial kitchen equipments and hiring additional staff. This would help me expand Mo's Milkshake &More, increase efficiency, and enable me to serve more customers. I would also use the funds to create a YouTube channel and expand to platforms like tik Tok & twitch. By sharing cooking tutorial, recipes, behind the scene content. I'd connect with global audience and spread my passion for Somali fusion food to food Lovers ev