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Tanzania Cuisine

Africa · Eastern Africa

49 recipes

Signature Tanzania Dishes

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Chakula cha Kuku na Viazi

A hearty and flavorful Tanzanian chicken and potato stew, often seasoned with ginger, garlic, and local spices, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. This dish is a comforting staple in many Tanzanian households.

Tanzania·Easy·25 minutes

Chakula cha Mahindi na Viungo

A vibrant and flavorful grilled corn dish, seasoned with a blend of aromatic Tanzanian spices, lime, and a hint of chili. This is a popular street food and a delightful side dish.

Tanzania·Easy·15 minutes

Kachumbari

A refreshing and vibrant East African salad, Kachumbari is a simple yet flavorful mix of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers, often dressed with lemon or lime juice. It serves as a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, stews, and rice dishes.

Tanzania·Medium·35 minutes (plus marinating time)

Kuku Mishkaki

Tender chicken pieces marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, yogurt, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Mishkaki is a popular street food in Tanzania, known for its smoky flavor and succulent texture.

Tanzania·Easy·1 hour

Kuku na Wali wa Nazi

A fragrant and flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken simmered with aromatic spices and cooked in creamy coconut milk infused rice. This dish is a celebration of Tanzanian flavors.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour

Kuku Paka

Kuku Paka is a rich and creamy East African dish, popular in Tanzania and Kenya, that beautifully blends coastal Swahili cuisine with Indian influences. This coconut chicken curry is known for its creamy, aromatic sauce infused with warm spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk. The name comes from Swahili, where 'kuku' means chicken and 'paka' refers to the coconut-based sauce.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku wa Kupaka na Pilipili Umbo

A flavorful Tanzanian chicken dish featuring chicken simmered in a rich, spiced coconut milk sauce, often with a hint of heat from 'pilipili umbo' (a type of chili pepper). It's a creamy and aromatic curry that showcases the coastal influences on Tanzanian cuisine.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku wa Mchuzi na Pilipili Umbo

A flavorful and aromatic chicken stew, Kuku wa Mchuzi na Pilipili Umbo is a popular Tanzanian dish characterized by its rich, savory sauce infused with the heat of 'pilipili umbo' (a type of chili pepper). It's often prepared with tender chicken pieces simmered with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a comforting and slightly spicy meal.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku wa Mchuzi na Viazi

A hearty and flavorful Tanzanian chicken stew, simmered with potatoes, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Kuku wa Mchuzi wa Nazi

A flavorful Tanzanian chicken curry simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and popular choice, often served with rice or ugali.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Maharage ya Nazi na Nyama

A rich and savory dish featuring tender beans cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with chunks of meat (beef or lamb). This is a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.

Tanzania·Easy·35 minutes

Mandazi Matunda

Soft, slightly sweet, and fluffy Tanzanian doughnuts infused with the zest of citrus and often incorporating small pieces of fruit, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time.

Tanzania·Easy·45 minutes

Matembele Stew

Matembele refers to sweet potato leaves, a nutritious and common green vegetable in Tanzania. This stew is a flavorful and hearty dish, often prepared with onions, tomatoes, and sometimes with added protein like fish or meat, making it a versatile and satisfying meal.

Tanzania·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Mchemsho wa Mboga

A vibrant and nourishing mixed vegetable stew, Mchemsho is a traditional Tanzanian dish that can be made vegetarian or with added meat or fish. It's a one-pot wonder packed with a variety of vegetables and aromatic spices.

Tanzania·Easy·50 minutes

Mchicha na Karanga Stew

A flavorful and creamy vegetarian stew made with spinach and peanut butter, often enriched with other vegetables like eggplant and tomatoes. This dish highlights the popular combination of greens and peanuts in East African cuisine.

Tanzania·Easy·45 minutes

Mchicha ya Kunde na Karanga

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew from Tanzania, combining the earthy flavors of black-eyed peas with tender spinach, enriched by the creamy texture of peanut butter and coconut milk. This dish is a staple, often served with ugali or rice, and showcases the use of legumes and greens in Tanzanian cooking.

Tanzania·Easy·25 minutes

Mchicha ya Nazi

A simple yet flavorful side dish made from tender spinach cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, often seasoned with garlic, ginger, and a hint of chili.

Tanzania·Easy·1 hour

Mchuzi wa Biringani

A flavorful and aromatic eggplant curry, Mchuzi wa Biringani is a popular Tanzanian vegetarian dish. It features tender eggplant simmered in a spiced coconut milk base with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes, offering a creamy and satisfying meal.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mchuzi wa Kuku na Tui la Nazi

A rich and flavorful Tanzanian chicken stew made with coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal, often served with rice or ugali.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mchuzi wa Kuku na Viazi

A hearty and flavorful Tanzanian chicken and potato stew, simmered in a rich tomato and coconut milk base with aromatic spices. This comforting dish is a staple in many Tanzanian households, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Easy·1 hour

Mchuzi wa Kunde

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew made with black-eyed peas, vegetables, and aromatic spices, often served as a side dish or a light main.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Mchuzi wa Kunde na Viazi

Mchuzi wa Kunde na Viazi is a hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew from Tanzania, combining the earthy flavor of black-eyed peas with the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes. Cooked in a savory broth with aromatic spices, this dish is a staple, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Mchuzi wa Nyama na Mboga

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, spiced broth. This dish is a comforting and complete meal, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Mchuzi wa Nyama na Viazi

A hearty and flavorful beef stew with potatoes, simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple in Tanzanian cuisine, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Mchuzi wa Nyama wa Nazi

A hearty and flavorful beef stew simmered in a rich coconut milk broth, infused with aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, and turmeric. This comforting dish is a staple in Tanzanian homes, often served with rice or ugali.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mchuzi wa Samaki

A fragrant and flavorful fish curry from Tanzania's Swahili coast, this dish features tender fish simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian-inspired spices. It's a delightful balance of mild spice, creaminess, and tanginess, often served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·45 minutes

Mchuzi wa Samaki na Tui la Nazi

A flavorful and aromatic fish curry from Tanzania, featuring tender fish simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce with a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is a testament to the coastal influences on Tanzanian cuisine, often incorporating ingredients like tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and a touch of tamarind for a balanced flavor profile. It's typically served with rice, ugali, or chapati.

Tanzania·Medium·50 minutes

Mchuzi wa Samaki wa Kitunguu na Tangawizi

A flavorful Tanzanian fish curry featuring tender chunks of white fish simmered in a rich sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk, with a hint of warming spices.

Tanzania·Easy·45 minutes

Mchuzi wa Samaki wa Nazi

A fragrant and mildly spiced fish curry made with coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish showcases the coastal influences on Tanzanian cuisine and is typically served with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·45 minutes

Mishkaki ya Samaki na Pilipili Umbo

Flavorful skewers of marinated fish, grilled to perfection and served with a fiery and tangy 'pilipili umbo' (chili sauce). This dish is a popular choice for celebrations and gatherings.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour

Mkate wa Kumimina

Mkate wa Kumimina, also known as Mkate wa Sinia, is a beloved Tanzanian sweet rice cake. It has a wonderfully spongy texture and a subtle sweetness from coconut milk and sugar, often enhanced with cardamom. This cake is typically baked and is a popular snack or accompaniment to tea.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ndizi na Nyama

A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender chunks of beef and starchy green plantains, simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth. This dish showcases the common Tanzanian use of plantains in savory preparations.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ndizi Nyama

Ndizi Nyama, which translates to 'bananas and meat' in Swahili, is a hearty and flavorful Tanzanian stew. It features tender beef simmered with starchy green bananas in a rich, spiced coconut milk sauce, often with tomatoes and onions. This dish is a staple in Tanzanian cuisine, showcasing the use of unripe bananas which hold their shape during cooking.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ndizi Nyama na Nazi

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender pieces of beef with ripe plantains (ndizi) simmered in a rich, savory sauce enriched with coconut milk. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Tanzania·Easy·35 minutes

Ndizi za Kukaanga na Samaki

A popular Tanzanian coastal dish featuring pan-fried plantains served alongside seasoned fish. This combination offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, with the plantains providing a soft, caramelized sweetness and the fish a savory counterpoint.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Nyama na Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef and okra stew, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with aromatic spices. This dish showcases the use of okra as a natural thickener, common in Tanzanian cuisine.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Pilau Nyama

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with tender pieces of meat (beef or lamb), aromatic spices, and often served as a celebratory meal. It's a staple in Tanzanian cuisine, particularly along the coast and in Zanzibar.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Pweza wa Nazi

A rich and flavorful coastal dish featuring tender octopus simmered in a creamy coconut milk curry, infused with aromatic Tanzanian spices. This dish highlights the bounty of the Indian Ocean and is a testament to the culinary traditions of Zanzibar.

Tanzania·Medium·50 minutes

Samaki wa Kupaka

A flavorful Tanzanian dish featuring grilled fish marinated in spices and then simmered in a rich, aromatic coconut milk sauce.

Tanzania·Medium·55 minutes

Samaki wa Kupaka na Nazi

A coastal Tanzanian delicacy featuring grilled fish coated in a flavorful marinade and served with a rich, creamy coconut sauce. This dish highlights the fresh seafood and aromatic spices characteristic of Swahili cuisine.

Tanzania·Medium·35 minutes

Samaki wa Kupaka na Pilipili Umbo

A flavorful Tanzanian dish featuring grilled fish marinated in a blend of spices and served with a vibrant, spicy chili sauce. This dish showcases the coastal influences on Tanzanian cuisine, with fresh fish and a kick of heat.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Supu ya Ndizi na Nyama

A comforting and hearty stew that combines the unique texture of green bananas (plantains) with tender meat, simmered in a flavorful broth with aromatic spices. This dish is popular in Tanzania, offering a savory and slightly sweet profile, often served as a main course with ugali or rice.

Tanzania·Medium·45 minutes

Tanzanian Chapati

Tanzanian Chapati is a soft, layered, and flavorful unleavened flatbread, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish to savory stews and curries. Its preparation involves a unique kneading and resting technique that results in its characteristic tenderness and texture.

Tanzania·Easy·40 minutes

Ugali na Samaki wa Kaanga

A quintessential Tanzanian meal consisting of ugali, a stiff maize porridge, served with pan-fried or deep-fried fish. The fish is often seasoned simply with salt and pepper, allowing its natural flavor to shine, and is a staple across the country, especially in coastal regions.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Urojo

Urojo, a beloved Zanzibar street food, is a vibrant, turmeric-yellow potato soup served with crispy bhajias (fritters), hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of flavorful chutneys. This coastal fusion dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes.

Tanzania·Medium·55 minutes

Vitumbua na Nyama ya Kukaanga

A delightful Tanzanian street food combination featuring sweet, fluffy vitumbua (rice cakes) served alongside savory, crispy fried meat. This dish offers a wonderful contrast of flavors and textures.

Tanzania·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Vitumbua za Nazi na Sukari

Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet mini rice cakes made with coconut milk, yeast, and a hint of cardamom, pan-fried to a golden crisp.

Tanzania·Easy·1 hour

Wali na Maharage ya Nazi

A comforting and flavorful dish of rice and beans cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices. This is a staple in Tanzanian cuisine, offering a hearty and satisfying meal.

Tanzania·Easy·30 minutes

Wali wa Nazi

Wali wa Nazi is a fragrant and creamy coconut rice dish, a staple in Tanzanian coastal cuisine. Cooked in coconut milk and water, it's often flavored with turmeric for a vibrant yellow hue and can include additions like peas and carrots. It pairs wonderfully with curries and stews.

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