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List Of Most Common Kenyan Delicacies

List Of Most Common Kenyan Delicacies

June 19, 2023 11:33 am

Wamugunda Anne

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Kenya has very many delicacies that are unique to Kenya and a few African countries.they include the following

ugali

This is staple food in Kenya which is made from cornmeal that is added to boiling water which is heated until it turns into a dense block of cornmeal paste.An easy way of knowing if the ugali is ready to eat is by cutting a small piece of the paste and throwing it on a wall.If it sticks to the wall the ugali is not ready but if it falls down it is ready and can be served.It is mostly served with cooked vegetables or saucy stew.It is a very cheap and quick meal which is taken by many Kenyans.Ugali can be served with sukuma wiki which is what Kenyans call kales which are green vegetables.They are cheap and easy to make and can be eaten with several things including ugali.They are also very healthy and nutritious.

Rice

is also eaten by most Kenyans because it is quick and easy to make and does not need any ingredients apart from rice and water.It can be eaten by various stews in Kenya such as beef,beans,lentils,vegetables and greengrams.It can also be fried and cooked as pilau which is mostly common in Kenya’s coastal region.It needs skill and patience to cook pilau the right way.It contains several spices such as cumin,cloves,caddamom but the most important spice is the pilau masala.’

Githeri

which also a simple and common meal prepared in most parts of Kenya.Githeri is a combination of boiled beans and maize which can then be added tomatoes,carrots,onions and vegetables to make it more tasty.This meal is nutritious and contains a lot nutrients needed in the body and is very simple to prepare.

Nyama choma

This is another Kenyan delicacy enjoyed by many Kenyans.It is roasted meat as the name suggests.Two most common forms of nyama choma are goat and beef but chicken and fish are also options.It is mostly served outdoors and combined with a Kenyan side dish known as’kachumbari’ which is basically chopped onions,tomatoes,corriander and pepper(optional)

Mutura

which is goat intestine wrappers stuffed and then boiled until it is almost cooked and then grilled to dehydrate and give a very sensational tastes.Those are just a few of Kenya’s delicacies which are enjoyed by most Kenyans and not so known outside Kenya.

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Hailing from the fertile highlands of central Kenya, Wamugunda-Anne's life has always been intertwined with the land. Born into a family of farmers, her earliest memories are of verdant fields, changing seasons, and the rhythm of nature. These formative experiences would later shape her academic and professional pursuits.

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