A vibrant, refreshing salad of diced tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and hot chilies dressed with lime juice, the essential accompaniment to grilled meats.
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 large red onion, finely diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1-2 fresh chilies, minced
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 tsp salt
1 avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
1Dice tomatoes into small uniform cubes, catching the juices in the bowl to keep the salad moist.
2Finely dice red onion and rinse briefly under cold water to remove excess sharpness while keeping crunch.
3Combine tomatoes, onion, chopped cilantro, and minced chilies in a mixing bowl.
4Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, add salt, and toss gently to combine without crushing the tomatoes.
5Let sit for five minutes so flavors marry together. Add diced avocado just before serving if desired.
6Serve immediately as a side dish to grilled meats, chapati, or pilau.
Did You Know?
At any Kenyan nyama choma gathering, the quality of the kachumbari is debated almost as passionately as the quality of the meat itself.