Kachumbari

Kachumbari
Kachumbari
CourseSalad
Region or stateAfrican Great Lakes
Main ingredientsTomato, onion
Ingredients generally usedChilli and salt
VariationsLime/lemon juice, coriander, parsley, cucumber, avocado, gin, vodka
Similar dishesPico de gallo, salsa fresca

Kachumbari is a fresh tomato and onion salad dish that is popular in the cuisines of the African Great Lakes region. It is an uncooked salad dish consisting of chopped tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.[1] Variations of kachumbari can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and in the Southern African countries of Malawi and Congo.[2]

The Swahili word kachumbari originated from the Indian word cachumber.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Sheen 2010 p. 48 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Benton, G. A. "Restaurant review: Riziki Swahili Grill takes patrons on a tasty culinary trip to Africa". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-09-18.