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Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad

Name: Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef or goat meat, cut into bite-sized chunks; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; Juice of 1 lime; Salt and black pepper to taste

Nyama Choma, meaning "roasted meat" in Swahili, is a popular East African dish. It's perfectly complemented by Kachumbari, a fresh tomato and onion salad.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 14, 2025

Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Nyama Choma

For the Kachumbari Salad

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 645 kcal
Protein: 61.5 g
Carbs: 9.3 g
Fat: 42.3 g
Fiber: 1.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2580 kcal
Protein: 245.9 g
Carbs: 37.1 g
Fat: 169 g
Fiber: 7.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs beef or goat meat cut into bite-sized chunks	2180	240	0	140	0
1 tablespoon minced garlic	5	0.3	1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon minced ginger	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon black pepper	5	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.6
Juice of 1 lemon	10	0.2	3	0	0.1
2 large tomatoes diced	66	3	14	0.7	4
1 red onion thinly sliced	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.6
1 small cucumber diced	16	0.7	4	0.1	0.5
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Juice of 1 lime	8	0.1	2.5	0	0.1
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Meat

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine garlic, ginger, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2
Coat the meat
Add the meat and toss until well-coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Kachumbari

1
Mix vegetables
In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
2
Season salad
Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
3
Toss and rest
Toss gently and set aside for flavors to blend.

How to Make Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grill the Meat
Place marinated meat chunks on the grill, turning occasionally until evenly cooked and slightly charred.
2
Mix the Salad
Just before serving, give the Kachumbari a final toss, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
3
Rest the Meat
Allow grilled meat to rest for 5 minutes before serving.