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Side dish
Vegan
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
50kcal
2gProtein
12gCarbs
—Fat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Kachumbari
How to order / say it
Say it
Kachumbari — [Ka-choom-bar-ee]
Order
May I have some Kachumbari, please?
Locally
Ningependa Kachumbari, tafadhali.
Say locally
A fresh salad of tomatoes and onions.
Why try it?
Kachumbari is a vibrant accompaniment found at most Arusha meals; it highlights the freshness of local produce.
How it tastes
The salad is crisp and refreshing, with the mild acidity of tomatoes balanced by the onion's pungency, often finished with a touch of citrus.
Origin & History — first documented: 1895
Kachumbari arrived in Arusha with Indian traders in the 19th century, evolving into a popular side dish at barbecues and other meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g Tomato
- 🧄 100 g Onion
- 🍋 30 ml Lemon juice
- 🌿 5 g Cilantro
- 🧂 5 g Salt
- 🧂 5 g Pepper
Method
- 1 Dice tomatoes and onions finely.
- 2 Combine in a bowl with lemon juice and cilantro.
- 3 Season with salt and pepper.
- 4 Chill slightly before serving.
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