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10 minPrep🔥
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4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 chilli, chopped
- Handful coriander
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Salt the sliced onion lightly and rinse — this takes the harsh bite away.
- Combine with the tomato, chilli, coriander, lemon and oil.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Tara’s tips
- Rinsing the onion is the secret to a non-overpowering kachumbari.
- Use ripe tomatoes.
Serving suggestions
- Lovely with grilled meat, ugali, rice or chapati.
Storage & reheating
Best within a day.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Add avocado?
Yes — adds creaminess but isn't traditional.
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