🇺🇬 Ugandan Cuisine

Kachumbari

Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 49 kcal

A vibrant raw salad of diced tomatoes, onions, and chili dressed with lemon juice and cilantro, the essential fresh accompaniment to Ugandan meals.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Finely dice the red onion and add to the tomatoes along with minced green chili.
  3. 3 Add diced cucumber if using, then pour lemon juice over everything and toss gently.
  4. 4 Season with salt and add chopped fresh cilantro, mixing to distribute evenly.
  5. 5 Let rest for five minutes so the flavors meld together before serving.
  6. 6 Serve fresh and cold alongside grilled meats, pilao, or any Ugandan main dish.

Did You Know?

No Ugandan barbecue or muchomo session is complete without a generous bowl of kachumbari, and every cook has their own secret ratio.