 Djiboutian cuisine is commonly prepared using many Middle Eastern spices, ranging from saffron to cinnamon.Spicy dishes come in many variations, from the traditional "Fah-fah" or ""Soupe Djiboutienne"" (spicy boiled beef soup), to the "Yetakelt wet" (spicy mixed vegetable stew).Popular side dishes are lentils and rice, which are typically covered with sauces, such as the hot "berbere" or the buttery "niter kibbeh".