🇹🇿 Tanzanian Cuisine

Kachumbari

Fresh Tomato Onion Salad

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 46 kcal

A vibrant raw salad of diced tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers dressed with lime juice and cilantro, served as a refreshing side with grilled meats.

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 hot chili pepper, minced
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Dice tomatoes and red onion into small, even pieces for uniform texture.
2 Mince chili pepper, removing seeds for less heat if preferred.
3 Combine tomatoes, onion, and chili in a bowl, toss gently.
4 Add lime juice and salt, mix well to draw out juices.
5 Fold in chopped cilantro and let stand for five minutes before serving.
6 Serve fresh as a side dish; kachumbari does not keep well overnight.

Did You Know?

No Tanzanian barbecue is complete without kachumbari; it is considered as essential as the meat itself.