Kachumbari
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. Variations of kachumbari can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and in the Southern African countries of Malawi and Congo.
Kachumbari | |
| Course | Salad |
|---|---|
| Region or state | African Great Lakes |
| Main ingredients | Tomato, onion |
| Ingredients generally used | Chilli and salt |
| Variations | Lime/lemon juice, coriander, parsley, cucumber, avocado, gin, vodka |
| Similar dishes | Pico de gallo, salsa fresca |
The Swahili word kachumbari originated from the Indian word cachumber.
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