For Kenyans, a Pilau dish is not complete without a side dish of Kachumbari. Kachumbari is a popular accompaniment for main dishes like Pilau and Nyama Choma (roasted beef or mutton) and Ugali.
Kachumbari Salad is a fresh tomato, vegetable and onion salad relish that is popular in the cuisines of the African Great Lakes region. It is an uncooked salad dish that consist of chopped tomatoes, onions,vegetables, fruits and chili peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 1 bunch of coriander
- 2 lemons
- Salt
- Vinegar (optional)
- Chili pepper(optional)
Preparation
Clean the tomatoes and chop into small pieces and set aside.
Dice the onions, finely chop the coriander and slice the lemons into halves.
Kachumbari recipe step 1 (see photo)
Place the ingredients in one bowl and gently mix.
Squeeze the lemon juice into your kachumbari and mix again adding a pinch of salt and the vinegar to taste.
Leave to set for 13 minutes.
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