Kachumbari is an East African, spicy, simple and flavorful, delightful onion and tomato Salad enjoyed especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
Yields 6 Servings Quarter (1.5 Servings) Half (3 Servings) Default (6 Servings) Double (12 Servings) Triple (18 Servings) Prep Time 15 minsTotal Time 15 mins
Kachumbari is the Swahili name for fresh Tomato and Onion Salad, the basic ingredients here are tomatoes and onions, and the rest is up to the cook.
2 tomatoes diced
½ large red onion diced
1-2 jalapeños seeded, diced
1 medium cucumber diced
1-2 garlic minced
Juice from 1 lime
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
2 Beef tomatoes thickly sliced
1-2 Avocadoes mashed add lime to retain color
Dressing
1 garlic clove minced
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and basil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
You can slice it, diced it, chop it, blend it … what ever rocks your boat. I have tried it several ways and they all work.
Enjoy!
Category Breakfast , Dinner , Lunch Cuisine East African Recipes , Kenyan Recipes , Tanzanian Recipes Cooking Method Salad Tags #africanappetizer , #africankachumbari , #africankachumbarirecipe , #africansalad , #africansaladrecipe , #eastafricankachumbarisalad , #eastafricansalad , #kachumbari , #kachumbarirecipe , #kachumbarisalad , #kenyansaladrecipe , #tanzaniakachumbarirecipe Ingredients 2 tomatoes diced
½ large red onion diced
1-2 jalapeños seeded, diced
1 medium cucumber diced
1-2 garlic minced
Juice from 1 lime
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
2 Beef tomatoes thickly sliced
1-2 Avocadoes mashed add lime to retain color
Dressing
1 garlic clove minced
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and basil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
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