Kenya Food

What's To Eat In Kenya

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Kenya food comes from a background of rich multicultural heritage. It's many recipes reflect this heritage in different regions across the country influenced by Arabic, Indian, and English food styles.

The Mainstays

The staples served at most daily meals consist of potatoes, beans, rice, and cornmeal mash. These cost effective fillers are sometimes supplemented with a meat sauce.

Festival Fare

Large amounts of nyama choma would be served at more festive times. Nyama choma, or barbecued meat (usually goat) could easily be named as a national dish of Kenya, as could the porridge like dish called Ugali, made from white cornmeal.

There are bananas, pineapples, and papaya available year round, as well as citrus fruits when in season.

People in the country tend to eat more beef, chicken, goat and fish accompanied by rice and vegetables. Vegetable curry is a very popular dish for the country regional people.

Kenya Breakfast

Local fruits, such as mangos, pawpaw, pears, oranges, and pineapple are commonly served at breakfast. These would be accompanied with eggs, if available, cereal, such as porridge with a bit of sweet milk and of course the wonderful and famous Kenyan coffee.

Beverages

Major exports of the world famous Kenya coffee and tea make them an excellent choice. Kenyan's also like their beer, and again, are world renowned for their Tusker beer, which is a number one choice, as well as White Cap beer. Brewing beer provides a thriving industry.

Wines produced from grapes growing on the slopes of Lake Naivasha, close to the Equator, are very good. The white wine, produced from sauvignon white and green grapes is called Naivasha. The red is from a blend of grapes and is called Ol Doinyo Keri.

Snacks

Roasted corn is a usual snack food found along the roadside in the agricultural areas. Other snacks include mandaazi, a deep fried sweet dough cake. Also enjoyed is egg bread, a wheat pancake filled with fried eggs and minced meat.

Kenya Food Recipes

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