Beef wet fry—tender bite-size beef chunks coated in a thick tomato-based sauce—is a popular home-cooked dish throughout Kenya and this version comes together from start to finish in under 30 minutes. Serve it alongside rice or ugali (cooked cornmeal) for an easy weeknight dinner.
The vibrant mixture of fresh tomatoes tossed with raw onion, chile pepper, cilantro, and lime or lemon juice is a staple summer salad in Kenya and other East African countries. The five-ingredient tomato salad is easy to make, but for most flavorful version, we use a couple science-backed tricks when preparing. Pair it with grilled meats, serve it alongside rice, or spoon it over crusty bread.
This thick and hearty Kenyan cornmeal porridge is the perfect meal accompaniment: Ugali’s simple flavor profile means it pairs well with almost any meal, plus it comes together in only 15 minutes, and requires just four ingredients to make. Top it with your favorite stew or sautéed greens for a complete dinner.
Earthy, and deeply satisfying, these lightly sautéed Kenyan collard greens cook in under 30 minutes and pair perfectly with almost any meat, grain, or bread, to round out a full meal.
With just a few pantry ingredients and the right technique, these soft and savory Kenyan flatbreads can be mixed, laminated, griddled, and ready for dinner in under an hour.
