Kachumbari Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad
Kachumbari is a fresh Kenyan tomato and onion salad made with lime juice, coriander and a touch of chili, no cooking required. Ready in under 15 minutes, it is the classic East African side for nyama choma, pilau and biryani.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeños or bird's eye chilies finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the onion in a bowl of cold water for 5–10 minutes to reduce its sharpness. Drain and pat dry.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, chilies (if using) and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Pour in the lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and black pepper and gently toss everything together.
- Let the kachumbari sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors can come together. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based in the products used in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1531IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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