Sharing food in Ramadan: making the most of iftar leftovers
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Ramadan is a month of generosity. Families cook more, iftar invitations multiply, and sharing food with neighbours is part of the tradition. It is also a month when a lot of good food is left over at the end of the evening.
With a little planning, those leftovers can become someone else’s iftar or sehri.
Plan iftar portions
After a long fast it is easy to over-cook. Plan dishes by headcount, and cook fried snacks like pakoras and samosas in batches, frying more only if they run out.
Share before you start eating
The best time to share is before anyone has eaten. Set aside a few portions in clean boxes as soon as the food is ready. Food from a serving dish people have eaten from should not be shared.
Share leftovers the same evening
If there is still food after iftar, post it straight away. On Itaam you can share a plate with someone nearby in under a minute. People in your area see it on the map and can pick it up the same evening, often just in time for sehri.
Food that shares well
- Rice dishes, biryani and pulao
- Curries and daal from an untouched pot
- Fresh fruit and dates
- Bread, naan and roti
- Sweets in sealed boxes
Keep it safe in hot weather
Ramadan often falls in hot months. In temperatures above 32°C, cooked food should not sit out for more than an hour. Refrigerate leftovers quickly and share them while fresh. Our food safety tips cover the details.
A month of sharing
Sharing food with dignity, with no questions asked, fits the spirit of Ramadan perfectly. Join Itaam and make this Ramadan a month where nothing goes to waste.