Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad
Grilled meat with a refreshing tomato-onion salad
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.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Nyama Choma
For the Kachumbari Salad
Preparation
Marinating the Meat
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine garlic, ginger, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Coat the meat
Add the meat and toss until well-coated.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Preparing the Kachumbari
Mix vegetables
In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
Season salad
Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Toss and rest
Toss gently and set aside for flavors to blend.
Cooking Process
Grill the Meat
Place marinated meat chunks on the grill, turning occasionally until evenly cooked and slightly charred.
Mix the Salad
Just before serving, give the Kachumbari a final toss, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
Rest the Meat
Allow grilled meat to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Plating & Serving
Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad
Hearty Kenyan Nyama Choma with Kachumbari Salad
Plating & Serving
Serve the grilled meat on a large platter, paired with a generous side of Kachumbari. Serve warm with a refreshing beverage.