Nduma is one of the favourite dishes, loved by many Kenyans. It’s enjoyed during breakfast, lunch or dinner, or even as a snack in between. The difference is in their method of preparation. When eaten as a snack or a breakfast accompaniment the norm is to just boil it with […]
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Fast, Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable fried rice is a fast and easy meal to prepare and it is right up there in flavour town as far as I am concerned. So, let’s see, why do I say that it’s super fast to make? From start to finish (Once you start cooking) ten minutes is […]
Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Cabbages are one of the most misunderstood vegetables, and, to most guys who went through the Kenyan high school (cabbage) experience…no fond memories there. The horrible smell (almost like moldy socks) from a kilometer away was a NO-NO and complete turn off. I couldn’t wait to get out of there […]
Toasti Mayai (French Toast) Stuffed With Caramelized Bananas
Toasti mayai (french toast) was normally a weekend recipe, in my family – mostly Saturdays because this is when my mom would have spare time on her hands. Plus, that was when we also had enough time to wait for a scrumptious breakfast considering that the whole week we would […]
Flakey Layered Soft Chapatis
My family loves chapatis and I am always on the look out for new ways to make them happy. In my quest to please my family I came across this very interesting way of making flakey and soft chapatis!! The outside is so crispy, almost paper thin, while the inside […]
Kenyan Ukwaju / Tamarind Sauce Recipe
Ukwaju / tamarind sauce is one of the signature foods from the Kenyan coast. I will even go as far as to say that if you leave the coast without tasting it you will have missed a lot!
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 […]
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 […]