In case you’re wondering what smocha even means, it is simply a portmanteau word; meaning mashing up words to create new words. In this case, chapati and smokie are blended but backward. The derivation is from the first 3 letters in each ingredient. Me? Hooked on Smochas? Obsessed even, you say? No waay! [Nervous laughter]. Anyway…
Sticky glazed pork has gained popularity recently. It is succulent, juicy on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. It has sweetness from the sticky caramel sauce that thickens and coats it. Pork belly is used as it is fatty and flavorful and also has a unique texture. It also has umami a basic fifth taste…
This list is a collection of the fifteen iconic Kenyan street food delights that you definitely must try. While the list may not be comprehensive to the core, the 15 listings are what define and shape the Kenyan Street food culture. Street foods are not veryyy hygienic so I’m not responsible for stomach upsets that may ensue,…
Silver Cyprinid is the English name of omena or the common English name. The scientific name is (Rastrineobola argentea) Also known as ‘Lake Victoria Sardines.’ It is also known as ‘dagaa’ in Swahili. Omena is a protein and Omega-3 fatty acids-rich freshwater fish. Note that omena are not technically sardines; they belong to different genera. Omena is in the genus Rastrineobola, while sardines are…
Ugali’s English name is a stiff cornmeal porridge. It is made from maize meal primarily; also made from millet(mtama) sorghum(wimbi) or cassava(muhogo). Ugali can also be made by blending flours from the listed grains. It is the staple food in Kenya and common in other Eastern African countries. Different variations of ugali have different names in other…
Uji, especially in Kenya is a light porridge, thin in consistency that is drank rather than eaten. Unlike other porridges, its thickness can be adjusted to your liking. Kenyan uji is made from sorghum, millet, maize flours; or a combination blend of these. You can either use individual flours or mix them all in ratios of…