Chicken curry karai is a dish that is made in a karai (basin / cooking pan). It should (ideally) all be cooked in the same karai, but, I do not have one that is large enough for me to accomplish this. Hence, I prepare all my different components for the […]
Author: Kalyonge
Creamed Mchicha (Spinach) Recipe
Mchicha (spinach) is widely consumed in Kenya. Most people mix it with sukuma wiki or cook it just plain on its own. It is available through out the year, owing to the fact that Kenya is a tropical country with no extreme weather variations.
Viazi Vya Karai Kenya
The coastal community of Kenya is known for its dishes that tantalize the palate. Viazi vya karai is one such dish and its sold in almost every street corner and is consumed almost faster than its cooked.
Kenyan Githeri Recipe
Githeri is a very authentic Kenyan dish. Its popularity stems from the fact that it incorporates all the food groups making it a balanced diet all in one pot! The fact that maize and beans are widely available in Kenya at very affordable prices also adds to the widespread popularity […]
How to Make The Lightest and Fluffiest Pancakes
I am sure that we all would love to learn how to make the lightest and fluffiest pancakes imaginable. The stuff of dreams I tell you. It is very frustrating to end up with flat, dense and chewy pancakes, I have been there many times. I felt like pulling out […]
How to Cook Beef Liver and Onions Wet Fry (With Gravy)
I love liver, especially when cooked in some type of stew or gravy. I am also aware that there are people who hate liver and cannot stand it (sight, smell, feel or even taste). That has never been an affliction of mine, although I have to confess that beef liver […]
Chipsi Mayai Recipe African Delicacy (Chips Omelette)
Chipsi Mayai is a dish that I enjoy very much. The downside though to this occasional indulgence of mine? A waistline that is most likely to come under under attack and start expanding. Question now for the non Swahili speakers is what is chipsi mayai? Chipsi is chips or french […]
Toasti Mayai (Kenya French Toast)
For those of us who grew up in Kenya toasti mayai (French toast) must hold very nostalgic memories.
Kenyan Kebabs – Fast Food Restaurant Style Kebabs
Mince meat kebabs are a fast food and street food staple in Kenya and all over East Africa. This is because of the strong Indian influence along the coastal area, in fact some are made by using skewers and are known as Seekh Kebabs (story for another day). My first […]
Beef Pilau Recipe – How to Make Beef Pilau
Beef pilau is a very popular dish among the Swahili people who live along the Kenyan coast. It is served in all their social gatherings. Over-time it spread through out the country and has continued to increase in popularity over the years. Variations of the popular pilau dish include chicken, […]