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.

Category: Salad  ·  Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber (optional), peeled and diced
• 1–2 fresh green chiles (optional), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime
• ½ tablespoons salt
• ¼ tablespoons black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Gently toss together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well-distributed.
2. Allow the salad to rest for 5–10 minutes.
3. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.
4. Serve fresh.

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