Ingredients 6 Matoke 250g beef, cut into bite sizes 3-4 bone marrow 3 medium potatoes, peeled, washed and cut in quarters 2 medium carrots, washed, peeled and cut in into sticks 2 spring onions, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons vegetable oil…
Classic Kenyan Beef Stew
Ingredients 1/2 kg beef, cut into bite sizes 1 cup of water 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 big red onion or 2 small ones, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, minced 3-4 fresh tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon…
Kenyan Sponge Cake
Ingredients 1 cup flour ¾ cup sugar 4 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon ground cardamom powder 4 – 6 cardamom pods, opened (only use the seeds) A pinch of cinnamon powder Extras; 1 tablespoon flour and butter for dusting Instructions Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Add eggs and sugar into a mixing…
Kaimati – Fried Sweet Dumplings
Kaimatis are an indulgent Kenyan Coast specialty where by, gooey dough balls are coated with sensational syrup. In addition to tasting heavenly, they are also extremely easy to make. In many Households, these delicacies are mostly prepared during the Holy Month of Ramadhan as a dessert or a delightful snack, but they can also be…
Beef Samosa
Samosa is a triangular-shape savory pastry fried in oil, containing spiced vegetables, ground beef/lamb, ground chicken or fish. In the Kenyan Cuisine, samosas are considered as exotic snacks of all times. Below is a simple recipe for ground beef samosas which are my favorites! Enjoy! Beef Samosa filling Ingredients 1 kg ground beef ¼kg fresh or…
Mahamri (Coconut & cardamom doughnuts)
Mahamri is a type of doughnut whose special ingredients include Coconut milk and cardamom. This authentic type of snack originated from the Swahili coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania and is still very popular in both regions. Normally, it is accompanied by pigeon peas cooked in Coconut milk or a cup of typical Kenyan Chai…..
Pilau
Pilau is a specialty along the Swahili Coast in which Rice is flavored with spices and cooked in a well seasoned broth of Meat, Poultry or Fish. It is also a festive Dish which never misses at every special occasion… Ingredients 1/2 kg Basmati rice, washed (for better results I highly recommend Basmati reis) 1/2…
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