Kachumbari
Kachumbari is a delicious East African salad that is popular in countries like Kenya and Tanzania. It's a vibrant mix of diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and sometimes peppers, tossed in a tangy dressing made of lime juice, salt, and sometimes chili. Kachumbari is often served as a side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats, chapati (a type of flatbread), or other traditional East African dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes diced
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 green chili pepper (optional) finely chopped
- 1-2 lime juice (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped green chili pepper (if using).
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salad mixture, and add salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves on top for added flavor and garnish.
- Allow the flavors to meld together by refrigerating the Kachumbari for about 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled as a side dish alongside your favorite East African dishes. It pairs well with grilled meats, chapati, or even as a topping for rice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 0.4g (1%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 46mg (2%)Potassium: 442mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1083IU (22%)Vitamin C: 25mg (30%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
