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Kachumbari | Traditional Salad From Kenya | TasteAtlas

Kachumbari

(Sumu, Shum, Tomato and Onion Salad)

Kachumbari is a refreshing East African salad based on finely chopped onions, chili peppers, and tomatoes. It can be served as a salad, a condiment, a relish, or an appetizer. In Uganda, it is accompanied by nyama choma, in Kenya, it is served with ugali and pilau, and in Tanzania, it is usually paired with rice pilau or biryani.


There are numerous variations of the dish, so some cooks will add lemon juice, coriander, avocadoes, or cucumbers.