Traditional Food Recipes | Kenya’s 3 Best Recipes

Traditional Food Recipes

Numerous things make Kenya a popular bucket-list destination for many tourists across the world. Top on the list is its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscape.
What’s more, countless tourists and locals alike visit the Maasai Mara every year to watch the greatest wildebeest migration, one of the most extraordinary natural views in the world.
But one of the things in Kenya that always wow many visitors is its unique traditional foods—simple but delicious.

Kenya’s 3 Best Recipes

Below I’ll share some of the most popular recipes.

1. Ugali

Ugali is every Kenyan household’s staple food. This meal is made by adding cornmeal(maize flour) to boiling water. You can as well add some salted butter to add flavor to your meal. Mix and press the mixture until it thickens.
Cover and allow to steam for approximately 10 minutes. You will know the ugali is ready when it starts to pull away from the pan’s side.

2. Irio (Mukimo)

Irio is yet another popular traditional food in Kenya, originating from the Kikuyu tribe. However, this recipe has now spread across many parts of the country.
The meal is prepared by mashing boiled maize (corn),peas (or sometimes beans), potatoes, spinach puree, and some salt to taste. The spinach gives the food its green color. This easy-to-make meal is best served with beef stew or chicken stew.

3. Pilau

Pilau is a sumptuous food popular in the coastal areas of Kenya. It is prepared by cooking rice with beef or chicken. But what gives this rice dish its rich flavor is the numerous spices used, including garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and more.

The above are but a few famous traditional foods in Kenya. The country has so much more to offer. Plan a visit to experience these and much more.