Sukuma wiki — Swahili for “stretch the week” — is a ubiquitous dish in East African. Nutritious and tasty, it is a way of “stretching” out kitchen resources.
Tag: Tanzania
Samaki wa Kukaanga
Samaki wa kukaanga, Swahili for “fried fish,” is a simple but popular way to prepare fish in Eastern Africa. It is a popular item at roadside food stands.
Mtuzi wa Samaki
The presence of Indian-style curries in Zanzibar’s cuisine is evidence of its history as a crossroads of trade.
Chapati
Chapati, or chapatti, is a popular bread accompaniment to a northern Indian meal. It is a simple wheat flatbread typically baked on a hot griddle, or tava.
Ugali
Ugali, a polenta-like side dish, is usually served as an accompaniment to meat or vegetable stews, greens or soured milk.