Kachumbari

Name: Kachumbari
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 fresh chili, finely chopped, seeds removed; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 limes, juiced; salt, to taste

by CommunityKitchen

KenyanEasy15 minServes 4

A bright Kenyan and Tanzanian tomato, onion, and chili salad served alongside grilled meat or pilau, its name tracing back to South Asian trade influence on the Swahili coast.

Per
serving

55kcal

2gprotein

12gcarbs

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 fresh chili, finely chopped, seeds removed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes, juiced
salt, to taste

Before you cook

Soak the sliced onion in a bowl of warm, lightly salted water for 8 minutes, then drain well.
Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the chili and cilantro.

Steps

Combine the drained onion, tomatoes, chili, and cilantro in a bowl.
Season with salt.
Squeeze the lime juice over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently and serve immediately.

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