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Delicious foods from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Rwanda, and/or Burundi.

Category: Food

Company: ConAgra Foods, Inc.

15 Terms

Created by: SudanG

Number of Blossarys: 5

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Bhajia is a spicy dish of fried potatoes. It is seasoned with chili peppers and coriander, making a savory snack.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Biryani is an aromatic rice dish often served with chicken. The rice and meat are prepared separately but served together. This dish is usually reserved for special occasions.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

A traditional Somalian dish, cambuulo is made from azuki beans cooked whole. These beans are mixed with maize and boiled.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Chapati is a thin unleavened bread. Popular in Kenya, it is often eaten with meat and vegetable stews. In order to prepare this dish, simply mix flour, water, and salt. Then roll and fry the dough.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

A boiled mix of maize and beans, githeri is a hearty vegetarian meal. This is a traditional Kenyan dish, made convenient due to the presence of readily available maize and beans on many farms.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Irio is a healthy Kenyan dish containing mashed potatoes, peas, and maize. It is often enjoyed with steak.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Kachumbari is a salad which, in composition, resembles a Mexican salsa. It is a mixture of tomatoes, onions, parsley, lime juice, and chili peppers. The contents are chopped, mixed, and eaten fresh.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

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