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Sub-Saharan Africa / Salad
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Kachumbari
Kachumbari is a fresh East African salad made from tomatoes, onions, and chile peppers, often served as a side dish with grilled meats, rice dishes, bread, or stews. The dish is similar to pico de gallo and Indian kachumber, although regional ingredients and preparation methods vary.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 4
- tomato, ripe; diced4
- red onions, thinly sliced1
- cucumber, optional; peeled and diced1
- green chilli, fresh; optional; finely chopped1–2
- coriander, fresh; chopped; cilantro2 tbsp
- lemon juice, juice of 1 lemon or lime1
- salt1/2 tbsp
- black pepper, optional1/4 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Gently toss together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well-distributed.
Allow the salad to rest for 5–10 minutes.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve fresh.
Region evidence: recipe text — “Kachumbari is a fresh East African salad”
