Whether it is a heavy meal or a small treat, Kenyan cuisine will stay in your memory for a long time. Here come the Kenya flavors.
Taste the warmth of Kenya as seen in these delightful dishes that showcase what real Kenyan food is like.
Ugali: A Simple Delight
A Kenyan trip is incomplete without sampling Ugali. This thick dish is made of maize flour and water, having a dough-like consistency. Pinching off a small amount in order to shape a ball and make a hole in its centre – enjoy like this, combining with your favorite meat/vegetables/stew!
Nyama Choma: Grilled Meat Extravaganza
Enjoy Nyama Choma which is grilled meat consisting of juicy and marinated beef or goat. Perfect for parties or socializing amongst friends. It is best coupled with other drinks.
Kenyan Pilau: A Symphony of Flavors
Pilau, Kenya’s spicy and sophisticated rice is filled with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and is well served during parties, home gatherings, or even in one-person households. Improve the flavor experience with additional flavor using fried onions, garlic, and ginger.
Sukuma Wiki: Wholesome Greens
Sukuma Wiki is a household favorite and a staple vegetable in the country. It is essentially a dish of sautéed collard greens together with onions, tomatoes, and royco, a powdered spice. Serve it together with Ugali as an entire dish.
Mandazi: Sweet Fried Treat
End your culinary excursion with Mandazi – coconut milk-flavoured sweet deep-fried pastries! Simply enjoy its crunchy outside surface and tender insides either in the morning (breakfast) or as an afternoon snack. Accompanied by Kenya’s chai for that additional kick.
