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Nyama Choma with Kachumbari (Kenyan Roasted Goat with Fresh Tomato Relish)
Tender charcoal-grilled goat ribs served with a crisp, tangy tomato, onion, and chili salad.
The story
Nyama Choma is the undisputed centerpiece of Kenyan social gatherings, traditionally enjoyed at open-air butcheries and beer gardens known as 'joints'. The meat, typically goat or beef, is kept unmarinated and seasoned solely with salt water to honor the natural sweetness of pasture-raised livestock. It is invariably paired with steaming Ugali and a brisk bowl of Kachumbari.
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