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How to Enjoy Kenyan Food Like a Pro - For a truly fascinating gastronomic experience!

Kenya, which can be found in the middle of East Africa, is a magnificent nation that is home to beautiful people. The Kenyan people have great cultural richness, with warmth and goodwill any tourist would love. In addition to its abundant wildlife, Kenya is home to a number of distinct regional cuisines. The meals, which are prepared using local cuisine items, provide you with a menu that is unlike any other you will find anywhere else in the world.

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Githeri

At one time, the people who lived in the highland region of Kenya were the only ones who ate this food. On the other hand, you may appreciate it in any part of the nation. Simply put, githeri is an excellent combination of maize, plantains, plus beans. You might also use green peas in place of the beans. With the traditional method, the ingredients are first boiled together, followed by frying with onions, and finally supplemented with the spices of your choice. In other situations, the natural flavour of the githeri may be preserved by simply salting the dish.

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Ugali

Ugali is among the most common dishes eaten in Kenya and is often referred to as "The African Cake". This is due to the fact that it is quite simple to prepare. To prepare it, first, stir maize flour into water that has been brought to a boil, and then continue to stir the mixture until it acquires a grainy consistency. Ugali is a staple dish in Kenya because it is simple to prepare, scrumptious, wholesome, and inexpensive. This is a well-liked meal that can be found on the menus of most hotels in Kenya. Some ethnic groups, like the Maasai, particularly like it when it is prepared with sour milk.

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Chapati

Chapati is particularly popular among Kenyans. It reminds one of the Indian speciality known as "Roti", which is round and flat. Chapatis are delicious when used as a snack and may be found on the menus of most restaurants and hotels in Kenya. They are improved with the addition of mashed pumpkin, and carrots to create a distinctive flavour. They may be cooked in a wide range of ways, each of which results in a dish with a taste profile of its own. Just make sure you try the local dishes in restaurants that have a good reputation. For instance, when booking accommodation, you can check out Nairobi serviced apartments the likes of Somerset Westview Nairobi, which is located close to the restaurant scene here.

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Mukimo

The Kikuyu people of Kenya are responsible for the creation of some of the world's oldest traditional meals. It is a combination of mashed potatoes that have been cooked, pumpkin leaves, and green maize that has been seasoned with salt. The ideal texture for mukimo is one that is silky smooth. It goes particularly well with chicken soup, beef stew, or cabbage that has been steamed.

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Matoke

This dish consists only of plantains prepared in the customary manner of Kenya. The people that originally inhabited Matoke were the Kisii, and they were located in the western section of the nation. Pepper, salt and any other chosen natural spices are added to fried green bananas before they are cooked again and used to produce this dish. The dish's popularity may be attributed to the abundance of plantains available and the ease with which it can be prepared.

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Pilau

Rice, meat, and seasonings are all cooked together in this dish. People who lived in the coastal region of Kenya were the ones who developed it. During celebrations of any kind, the Swahili people place a high value on flavoured rice. Mutton may be substituted in its place for beef to provide a distinctively different flavour. Pilau, on the other hand, may be made using any kind of meat at all.

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