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Kenya Cuisine

Africa · Eastern Africa

52 recipes

Signature Kenya Dishes

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Chapati

Soft, layered, and slightly chewy unleavened flatbreads, a popular accompaniment to many Kenyan meals. They are made with flour, water, oil, and salt, then pan-fried to a golden brown.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Githeri

A hearty and nutritious one-pot meal made from boiled maize and beans, often enhanced with vegetables and sometimes meat. It's a staple in many Kenyan households, particularly among the Kikuyu community.

Kenya·Easy·10 minutes

Kachumbari

A fresh and vibrant tomato and onion salad, often served as a side dish with grilled meats, stews, or ugali. It's a simple yet essential accompaniment in Kenyan cuisine.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Kenyan Beef and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked with a medley of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, infused with aromatic spices. This comforting dish is a staple in Kenyan households, perfect for a chilly evening.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kenyan Beef Pilau with Kachumbari

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with tender beef and aromatic spices, served with a fresh and zesty tomato and onion salad.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kenyan Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

A hearty and flavorful beef stew, a staple in Kenyan cuisine, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is perfect served with ugali, rice, or chapati.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Kenyan Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

A hearty and flavorful beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is a staple in many Kenyan households, offering a delicious blend of savory and slightly sweet notes.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kenyan Beef Stew with Ugali

A hearty and flavorful Kenyan beef stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection and served with ugali, a traditional maize flour staple. This dish is a cornerstone of Kenyan cuisine, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.

Kenya·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Kenyan Beef Stew with Ugali and Greens

A hearty and flavorful Kenyan beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and served alongside traditional ugali and a side of sautéed greens.

Kenya·Easy·40 minutes

Kenyan Cabbage and Carrot Stew

A simple yet flavorful vegetarian stew made with shredded cabbage and carrots, often seasoned with onions and a hint of spices. This dish is a healthy and versatile side or light main course, common in Kenyan homes.

Kenya·Medium·45 minutes

Kenyan Chai na Mandazi

A classic Kenyan breakfast or snack featuring spiced milky tea (Chai) served with soft, slightly sweet, deep-fried dough (Mandazi). It's a comforting and popular combination enjoyed across the country.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kenyan Chicken and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, aromatic broth. This dish is a comforting staple, often enjoyed with ugali or rice, and showcases the vibrant flavors of Kenyan home cooking.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Kenyan Chicken Groundnut Stew

A rich and creamy stew made with chicken and groundnuts (peanuts), infused with aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory, nutty, and slightly spicy flavors, often served with rice or ugali.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Kenyan Chicken Okra Stew

A flavorful and nourishing stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with okra in a rich tomato-based broth, infused with aromatic Kenyan spices. This dish is a delightful way to enjoy the unique texture of okra.

Kenya·Easy·50 minutes

Kenyan Coconut Fish Curry

A fragrant and mildly spiced fish curry made with coconut milk, tomatoes, and a blend of East African spices, often served with rice or ugali.

Kenya·Medium·50 minutes

Kenyan Filled Mandazi

A delightful twist on the classic Kenyan mandazi, these are sweet, fluffy fried dough pockets filled with a spiced coconut and sugar mixture. They offer a satisfyingly sweet treat, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Kenya·Easy·50 minutes

Kenyan Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

A fragrant and creamy fish curry, featuring tender pieces of fish simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with Kenyan spices. Often served with rice or chapati.

Kenya·Easy·50 minutes

Kenyan Irio

Irio is a traditional Kenyan dish, particularly popular among the Kikuyu community. It's a hearty and flavorful mash made from potatoes, peas, and corn, often served as a side dish or a light meal. This version incorporates a touch of sautéed onions and garlic for added depth.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kenyan Lamb Stew Fry

A flavorful and tender lamb stew, often prepared with a rich tomato base and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting meal, typically served with ugali or chapati.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Kenyan Lamb Stew with Ugali

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew, simmered with aromatic spices and vegetables, traditionally served with ugali, a staple maize meal porridge.

Kenya·Medium·50 minutes

Kenyan Mahamri

Sweet, cardamom-spiced fried bread, Mahamri is a popular Swahili breakfast or snack, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Kenya·Easy·55 minutes

Kenyan Maharagwe with Coconut Milk

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew made with red kidney beans simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Kenyan Matoke

Matoke is a flavorful and comforting stew made with green bananas (plantains) cooked in a rich tomato and onion base, often with added spices and sometimes meat or vegetables. It's a staple in many Kenyan households, offering a unique sweet and savory profile.

Kenya·Easy·20 minutes

Kenyan Mayai Pasua

A popular Kenyan street food, Mayai Pasua consists of hard-boiled eggs that are sliced open and topped with a fresh, tangy kachumbari (tomato and onion salsa). It's a simple yet flavorful snack or light meal.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Kenyan Mchuzi wa Kuku na Viazi

A comforting and savory stew featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered with potatoes in a rich, spiced tomato and onion gravy. This is a staple in many Kenyan households, often served with ugali or rice.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kenyan Mchuzi wa Ndizi Mbivu

A hearty and flavorful stew made with unripe bananas, often cooked with meat (like beef or chicken) or vegetables in a rich tomato and onion-based sauce, seasoned with traditional Kenyan spices.

Kenya·Medium·50 minutes

Kenyan Mchuzi wa Samaki na Nazi

A flavorful and creamy fish stew from the Kenyan coast, featuring tender fish simmered in a rich coconut milk broth with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables.

Kenya·Easy·35 minutes

Kenyan Mishkaki

Mishkaki are popular Kenyan street food skewers, typically made with marinated beef or chicken, grilled to perfection. They are often seasoned with a blend of spices, lemon juice, and a touch of chili for a flavorful and slightly spicy bite.

Kenya·Medium·40 minutes + marinating time

Kenyan Mishkaki

Tender cubes of beef marinated in a vibrant blend of Kenyan spices, then grilled to perfection. Mishkaki is a popular street food, known for its succulent texture and aromatic flavor, often enjoyed with a side of kachumbari or fries.

Kenya·Medium·50 minutes

Kenyan Mshikaki with Kachumbari and Ugali

Tender, marinated cubes of beef or chicken grilled on skewers (mshikaki), served with a fresh tomato and onion salsa (kachumbari) and a side of ugali.

Kenya·Medium·50 minutes

Kenyan Mukimo with Greens

Mukimo is a traditional Kenyan dish made from mashed potatoes, maize, and greens, often served as a staple accompaniment to meat or stews. This version emphasizes a generous portion of leafy greens for added nutrition and flavor.

Kenya·Medium·2 hours

Kenyan Muthokoi

Muthokoi is a traditional Kenyan dish made from pounded or milled dried maize (corn). It's a hearty and nutritious meal, often prepared with beans and served as a staple, especially in the Ukambani region.

Kenya·Easy·1 hour

Kenyan Omena Stew

Omena, small dried fish, are a popular and protein-rich delicacy in Kenya, particularly around Lake Victoria. This stew is a flavorful way to prepare them, often simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce.

Kenya·Medium·60 minutes

Kenyan Omena with Ugali and Mchuzi

A flavorful and traditional Kenyan dish featuring dried fish (omena) stewed in a rich tomato and onion sauce, served alongside ugali (a stiff maize porridge) and a side of greens.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kenyan Pilau

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish, Kenyan Pilau is a popular celebratory meal, often made with beef or chicken, infused with a blend of aromatic spices.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Kenyan Samosa

East African spiced pastry - crispy, golden triangles filled with a fragrant, spiced minced meat or vegetable mixture. An essential accompaniment to chai or as a delightful snack.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kenyan Sukuma Wiki and Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender chunks of beef with the popular Kenyan greens, sukuma wiki (collard greens), simmered in a rich tomato and onion base. This dish is a staple in many Kenyan households, often served with ugali.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour

Kenyan Tilapia with Ugali and Greens

A classic Kenyan meal featuring pan-fried or grilled tilapia served with ugali (a stiff maize porridge) and a side of sautéed leafy greens. This dish highlights fresh lake fish, a delicacy in regions near Lake Victoria.

Kenya·Medium·40 minutes

Kenyan Viazi Karai

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Viazi Karai are spiced potato cubes coated in a flavorful batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. A popular street food snack.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku na Mlazi

A rich and flavorful Kenyan chicken stew simmered in coconut milk with aromatic spices, often served with rice or chapati.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku na Nyanya

A hearty and flavorful Kenyan chicken and tomato stew, often simmered with aromatic spices and served with ugali or rice. This dish highlights the common use of tomatoes and onions as a base for many Kenyan stews.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour

Kuku Paka

A rich and flavorful Kenyan chicken curry made with coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is a popular coastal specialty, often served with rice or chapati.

Kenya·Hard·3 hours

Mchuzi wa Nyama ya Mbuzi

A rich and aromatic goat stew, a delicacy in many parts of Kenya, particularly among the coastal and pastoral communities. This slow-cooked dish features tender goat meat simmered in a flavorful broth with a blend of traditional spices.

Kenya·Easy·45 minutes

Mchuzi wa Samaki

A fragrant and mildly spiced fish stew, typically made with firm white fish in a tomato and onion base, often with a hint of coconut milk.

Kenya·Easy·40 minutes

Mrenda with Peanut Sauce

A nutritious and flavorful dish featuring tender mrenda (jute leaves) cooked in a rich, savory peanut sauce. This vegetarian option is a staple in many Kenyan households, offering a delightful blend of earthy greens and creamy nuttiness.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Ndizi na Nyama

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender chunks of beef with ripe plantains, simmered in a rich tomato and onion-based sauce with aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, showcasing a popular combination in Kenyan cuisine.

Kenya·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Nyama Choma

Kenyan roasted meat - goat or beef simply seasoned and slow-roasted over coals. This iconic dish, often referred to as the 'national barbecue', is traditionally served with ugali (a stiff maize porridge) and kachumbari (a fresh tomato and onion salsa).

Kenya·Medium·1 hour

Omena with Omena Ugali

A unique coastal delicacy where small dried fish (omena) are prepared in a flavorful stew and served alongside ugali that has been infused with omena for an extra layer of taste and texture. This dish highlights the resourceful use of local ingredients.

Kenya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Supu ya Kuku na Nazi

A comforting and aromatic chicken soup from Kenya's coastal regions, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich broth infused with coconut milk, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables. This soup is a flavorful and nourishing meal, often served with rice or ugali.

Kenya·Easy·50 minutes

Ugali na Sukuma Wiki

A quintessential Kenyan staple, Ugali na Sukuma Wiki is a hearty and satisfying meal. It features a dense, firm maize porridge (ugali) served alongside vibrantly sautéed collard greens (sukuma wiki). This dish is a cornerstone of daily sustenance across East Africa.

Kenya·Easy·35 minutes

Wali wa Kukaanga

Wali wa Kukaanga is a flavorful Kenyan take on fried rice, featuring boiled rice stir-fried with aromatic spices, onions, turmeric, and a medley of colorful vegetables. It's a versatile dish often served as a side to chicken dishes or enjoyed on its own with a fresh salad.

Kenya·Easy·45 minutes

Wali wa Nazi na Mboga

A fragrant and flavorful coconut rice dish from Kenya, cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables. This dish offers a delightful balance of creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and the natural sweetness of vegetables, making it a perfect side or a light main course.

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