Mutura

Mutura

Mutura (moo-TOO-rah)

Kenyan Blood Sausage

Prep Time 1 hour
📈 Difficulty Hard
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 284 kcal

A traditional Kikuyu sausage made with seasoned goat meat, blood, and spices stuffed into intestine casing and grilled over charcoal until smoky and firm.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 22.0g
Carbs 4.0g
Fat 20.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill sharp knife kitchen string large bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: newspaper or wooden board

Garnishes: kachumbari, chili sauce

Accompaniments: ugali, beer, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Thoroughly clean and rinse the goat intestine casing in salted water multiple times until completely clean.

  2. 2

    Mix minced goat meat with blood or liver paste, diced onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and all spices.

  3. 3

    Carefully stuff the mixture into the cleaned casing using a funnel, tying off sections with kitchen string.

  4. 4

    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and poach the mutura for twenty minutes to set the filling.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a hot charcoal grill and cook for ten minutes, turning frequently until the casing is charred and crispy.

  6. 6

    Slice into thick coins and serve on newspaper or a wooden board with kachumbari and chili sauce.

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Did You Know?

Mutura vendors in Nairobi are so popular that they have loyal customer followings, and some have been in business for decades at the same street corner.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • charcoal grill
  • sharp knife
  • kitchen string
  • large bowl

Garnishing

kachumbari, chili sauce

Accompaniments

ugali, beer, lime wedges

The Story Behind Mutura

Mutura is Kenya's nose-to-tail tradition in its purest form, developed by the Kikuyu people who wasted nothing from a slaughtered goat. Every part of the animal was used, and mutura transformed the humble intestine and blood into a prized delicacy. Today it is Kenya's most popular street food, grilled on makeshift charcoal stands across Nairobi's neighborhoods, where the smoky aroma draws crowds every evening.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed street food, evening snack, celebrations 📜 Origins: Traditional Kikuyu

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