Pilau
A wedding in Kenya without Pilau is a big ‘No-No’. Pilau is a traditional meal among the coastal people of Kenya and Tanzania. It is a fragrant rice dish cooked using whole organic spices, beef, chicken...
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Sukuma Wiki
Sukuma Wiki is a Swahili phrase meaning push the week. What is really being pushed is the family food budget to stretch a bit longer. Sukuma wiki is a mixture of kale, meat, spices and at...
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Ugali
Ugali is the most common staple food in Kenya. It is a polenta-like dish, made from maize, millet or sorghum flour, added to boiling water and cooked until it becomes a dense block. It is usually...
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Dawa medicine cocktail
The Dawa (medicine) cocktail, invented in Nairobi, was inspired by the Brazilian ‘Caipirinha’ drink. Dawa is commonly prepared when fighting a cold or sore throat. Today Dawa is a very popular drink and found at tables...
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Chai (tea) Recipe
In Kenya, any time is considered ‘Tea Time’. Chai is a beverage guaranteed to be in any Kenyan family’s menu. Like coffee in the United States, Chai is the most common beverage enjoyed by Kenyans for...
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