🇷🇼 Rwandan Cuisine

Kachumbari

Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 48 kcal

A vibrant raw salad of diced tomatoes, onions, and chili with lime juice and cilantro, served as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice tomatoes and red onion into small, even pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Add minced chili, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt.
  3. 3 Toss gently to combine, being careful not to crush the tomatoes.
  4. 4 Let sit for five minutes for flavors to meld, then serve immediately alongside grilled meats or brochettes.

Did You Know?

No brochette bar in Kigali would dare serve grilled meat without kachumbari — it is as essential as the meat itself.