Name: Sukuma wiki Eaten in: East Africa Category: Traditional I could definitely say that I am making kale or collard greens with diced tomatoes, but it sounds so much cooler to say that I am making sukuma wiki. I just like the way it sounds and how swahili sounds in general: melodious yet… Continue reading Sukuma wiki or greens with a cool factor
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Pork Choma – Kenyan style roasted pork
Name: Pork choma Eaten in: East Africa Foodie: Linda East and Southern Africans have a way with meat which rivals the skills of Latin Americans or Niger’s nomads. Kenyan and Ugandan pride themselves in making the best “nyama choma” or roasted meat. The ingredients can be as simple as oil, salt and pepper, or a… Continue reading Pork Choma – Kenyan style roasted pork
Samosas-where India and Kenya meet
Name: Samosas Eaten in: India, Kenya Foodie: Elodie Samosas are one of those dishes that can be accommodated any way you like. They are often found on the appetizers list of Indian restaurants and they are also found in Kenyan cuisine, which has a lot of Indian influence and in Senegalese cuisine. The main distinction to all those… Continue reading Samosas-where India and Kenya meet
Kachumbari or Kenya’s wonder salsa
Name: Kachumbari Eaten in: Kenya, East Africa Foodie: Linda Kachumbari (derived from the Gujarati “Kachumbar”) is a tomato and onion salsa served with meat and vegetable dishes in East Africa. It is a fresh, and healthy dish perfect for warm weather.