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Hydrabadi Biryani This dish is common among the Indian community in Kenya and is served with lightly flavoured steamed rice. The method of preparation is very key to this recipe and type of fish used. This super spiced king fish has superior taste and aroma which blends perfectly well with the fragrance of aromatic rice that is served with it. It is mainly eaten during lunch or dinner by the entire family. Ingredients 2 cups (424 g) raw white rice ½ kg king fish 1 ½ tsp. (5 g) red chilli powder ¼ tsp. (1 g) turmeric powder 2 tsp. (6 g) coriander powder ½ tsp. (4 g) cumin seeds 6 cloves (18 g) garlic 1 piece (15 g) ginger 3 green chillies (6 g) 1 bunch (21 g) coriander leaves 1 bunch (14 g) mint leaves 4 ½ tbsp. (67 g) yoghurt 6 anise (5 g) seeds ¼ tsp. (2 g) clove seeds 8 cardamom seeds (2 g) 6 sticks (3 g) cinnamon 1 ½ tbsp. (21 g) salt, iodized 1 bay leaf (1 g) ½ lemon (11 g) 2/3 cup (126 g) cooking oil 8 ¾ cups (1895 g) water Preparation 45 minutes | Cooking 45 minutes | Serves 4 • Chop the green chillies and coriander leaves. • Wash and cut the king fish. • Marinade with the dry ingredients (1 ½ tsp. red chilli powder, ¼ tsp. turmeric powder, 2 tsp. coriander powder, ½ tsp. cumin seeds, pinch of cloves, 4 anise seeds, 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamoms seeds, the salt, and 3 tbsp. cooking oil. Leave to stand. • Crush ginger and garlic into a paste. Add the paste, coriander leaves, green chillies, lemon juice and yoghurt. • Sort, wash and soak the rice in 4 ¾ cups of water for 30 minutes. • Into a separate pot, add 4 cups of water and the soaked rice and start cooking. • Add the cloves, bay leaf, cardamoms, anise seeds, cinnamon and the cumin seeds. • Cover the rice and boil for 25 minutes until ready and soft. • Remove from heat and drain the water if necessary. • Into a separate pot, add the oil and heat for 1 minute. Add the marinated fish and shallow fry for 6 minutes. • Into the pot used in frying the fish, add the boiled rice (do not stir). • Cover the rice with the fried fish and garnish with mint and coriander leaves. • Steam for 5 minutes. • Remove from heat and serve. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 819 kJ/ 195 kcal │| Fat 8.3 g │| Carbohydrates 21.4 g │| Protein 8.2 g │| Fibre 0.9 g │ Vitamin A 13.0 mcg |│ Iron 1.0 mg |│ Zinc 0.62 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Fried Tilapia Fried Tilapia is a delicacy that is traditionally relished among the Luo community. The current practice has seen many other communities adopt this recipe particularly in urban areas. It is usually eaten with Ugali and served during lunch or dinner to the entire family Ingredients 1 whole fresh tilapia, (approx.834 g) 4 ¼ cups (831 g) cooking oil 1 ½ tsp. salt (7 g) Preparation 10 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes | Serves 4 • Prepare and wash the fresh fish. • Score the length of the fish and sprinkle salt on the sur- face. • Put oil into the pan and heat. • Put in the salted fish into the hot oil and fry until it browns. • Turn to cook the other side. • Place on paper towel to drain the excess oil. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 1821 kJ/ 437 kcal |│ Fat 28.1 g |│ Carbohydrates 0.3 g │| Protein 45.7 g │| Fibre 0.0 g │ Vitamin A 24 mcg |│ Iron 6.2 mg |│ Zinc 1.16 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Omena Stew (Silver Sardine Stew) Omena as it is commonly known is a tiny fish mainly harvested at the Lake Victoria. As such it is a delicacy among the Luo community. However, other communities in Kenya have embraced it as a main protein dish. It is mainly eaten with Ugali. Ingredients • 2 cups (128 g) dried omena fish • 2 onions, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (164 g) • 2 cups (453 g) water • 1 tbsp. (21 g) ghee, cow • 2 ½ tsp. (12 g) salt, iodized • 3 tomatoes, red, ripe (313 g) • 2 ¼ cups (509 g) milk • 1 cup (200 g) cooking oil Preparation 15 minutes | Cooking 1 hour | Serves 4 • Sort the omena (do not wash). • Into a clean pot, add omena, all the water and 1 tsp. salt. • Start the fire, cover the pot and boil for 40 minutes. • Remove from fire, drain and discard the water. • Wash and cut the onions, and tomatoes into sepa- rate bowls. • Into a clean pot, add cut onions and cooking oil. Cook for 10 minutes. • Add tomatoes, cover and cook for 3 minutes. • Add the remaining salt, mix, cover and cook for another 2 minutes. • Mash the tomatoes with a fork. • Add the boiled omena and mix. • Add the milk, mix and cover. • Add ghee, mix and heat for 3 minutes. • Cook for another 10 minutes. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 747 kJ/ 180 kcal |│ Fat 13.3 g |│ Carbohydrates 6.0 g │| Protein 8.8 g │| Fibre 0.7 g │ Vitamin A 52 mcg |│ Iron 1.0 mg |│ Zinc 2.26 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Stewed Dried Fish This dish is typical among the Luhya and Luo communities. It also commonly known as “Shivambala”. Frequently, fish that is previously dried (usually split open manner) is stewed with tomatoes and onions. It is mainly served with Ugali to the entire family either during lunch or dinner. Ingredients 210 g dry fish 3 tomatoes, red, ripe (319 g) 1 whole onion, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (143g) ½ cup (104 g) cooking oil 2 tbsp. (28 g) peanut butter 1 g magadi (water and ash) 13/4 cups (406 g) water Preparation 15 minutes | Cooking time 25 minutes | Serves 4 • Soak the dried fish in ¾ cup of warm water for 10 minutes. • Chop the onion, cut the tomatoes and place into separate bowls. • Wash the dried fish in the soaking water and drain the water. • In a cooking pot, heat cooking oil, add theonions and cook until they turn golden brown. • Add peanut butter and the grated tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes while stirring at intervals. • Add 1g of magadi and cook for another 2 minutes. • Add salt and the rest of the water and bring the mixture to boil. • Add the washed fish and cook for 10 minutes or until ready. • Remove from heat and serve. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 1,374 kJ/ 330 kcal | Fat 23.2 g │| Carbohydrates 3.9 g |│ Protein 25.7 g |│ Fibre 1.4 g │ Vitamin A 0 mcg |│ Iron 2.1 mg |│ Zinc 1.02 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Minced Meat Balls This recipe is common in many urban communities in Kenya. It is usually made from minced meat with var ious types of fresh spices. It is usually served as an accompaniment with starchy dishes such as potatoes, rice or spaghetti. As such it is eaten during lunch or dinner and enjoyed by the entire family Ingredients 1 kg minced raw beef, medium fat 5 ½ cups (1207 g) water 4 onions, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (376 g) 5 tomatoes, red, ripe (439 g) 1 bunch coriander leaves (51 g) 2 ½ tsp. (12 g) salt, iodized ½ cup cooking oil (102 g) 2 tsp. (4 g) cumin seeds 1 ½ tsp. (3 g) curry powder 4 Royco® cubes (8 g) 1 whole garlic (39 g) ¼ cup (48 g) white raw rice Preparation 30 minutes | Cooking 1 hour 15 minutes | Serves 4 • Pound the minced meat in a mortar. • Prepare and cut the onions as well as the tomatoes and chop into two separate bowls. • Divide the onion, garlic, cumin seed and coriander in two equal portions. Mix and pound one half of each divided ingredient and add into the pounded meat. • Add rice to the pounded mixture and crush the grains. • Fry the other half of onions in ½ cup of cooking oil until they turn golden brown. Add salt and stir. • Add tomatoes and all the water, and then simmer until the tomatoes are tender. • Pound the rest of the garlic, cumin seeds and coriander into the pounded meat. • Work the meat with palms to form balls using ¼ cup of cooking oil. • Add the meat balls into the simmering tomato soup. • Add garlic, curry powder and Royco® cubes. • Simmer for 30 minutes until the meat balls are ready Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 659 kJ/ 157 kcal |│ Fat 5.4 g │| Carbohydrates 18.6 g |│ Protein 8.1 g │| Fibre 0.8 g │ Vitamin A 9 mcg │| Iron 4.4 mg │| Zinc 1.55 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Swahili Biryani Stew (Swahili Spiced Beef Stew) Biryani stew is a traditional delicacy of the Swahili community. It is made with meat and heavily spiced to produce a rich tasty meal. This recipe is sometimes served during special occasions such as weddings or other social ceremonies. It is eaten by the whole family and can be served for lunch or dinner usually accompanied by a colourful biryani rice Ingredients 1 kg beef, raw, medium fat 8 onions, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (806 g) 2 potatoes, unpeeled Irish, white, raw (454 g) 9 tomatoes, red, ripe (1.1 kg) 1 cup (163 g) tomato paste, salted 1 bunch (60 g) fresh coriander 1 capsicum, green (242 g) 2 1/3 cups (468 g) cooking oil 1 piece (20 g) ginger 1 garlic, whole (46 g) 2 ½ tbsp. (37 g) salt, iodized 4 tbsp. (18 g) pilau masala 1 cup (242 g) maziwa mala (fermented milk) 1 ¼ tsp. (2 g) turmeric powder 2 ¼ cups (511 g) water Preparation 20 minutes | Cooking 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves 6 • Wash and cut the meat. • Boil the meat in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes until meat is tender. • Prepare and put coriander, capsicum, garlic, ginger and tomatoes into a blender and blend to a medium thick juice. Add 1 ¼ cups of water. • Peel, wash and chop the onions into a separate bowl. • Put oil into a cooking pot and heat for 1 minute. Add the chopped onions. • Cook onions until golden brown. • Add the blended paste and stir. • Add meat, turmeric, tomato paste, potatoes, pilau masala and salt. • Cover and simmer until the potatoes are cooked or soft. • Add the fermented milk and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. • Stir and remove from fire. • Serve with the biryani rice. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 822 kJ/ 198 kcal |│ Fat 14.3 g |│ Carbohydrates 8.3 g │| Protein 8.1 g │| Fibre 1.9 g │ Vitamin A 24 mcg │| Iron 5.2 mg |│ Zinc 1.58 mg  

Stir Fried Beef Stir fried beef is common across many communities in Kenya even though it is more popular among urban dwellers than rural dwellers. It is eaten with starchy foods such as Ugali, rice, potatoes or bananas. Often, it is enjoyed by the entire family and served during lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 kg beef, raw, medium fat 3 cups (646 g) water 2 onions, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (176 g) 3 tomatoes, red, ripe (295 g) 3 tbsp. (36 g) cooking oil 1 ½ tsp. (7 g) salt, iodized Preparation time 10 minutes | Cooking 1 hour |Serves 4 • Cut the beef into small pieces. • Peel, wash and chop the onions and tomatoes into separate bowls. • Put the meat into a cooking pot, add 3 cups of water and boil for 1 hour. • Strain the remaining liquid and keep separately. • Heat oil in a cooking pot, add onions and cook until golden brown. • Add tomatoes and cook until tender. • Add salt and meat then stir and cook for 7-10 minutes. • Add half of the strained water then stir and cover to cook for 30 minutes. • Add the rest of the strained water and cook until all the water dries. • Turn off the heat. • Serve hot. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 1,066 kJ/ 255 kcal │| Fat 14.1 g │| Carbohydrates 5.0 g │| Protein 26.7 g |│ Fibre 1.0 g │ Vitamin A 19 mcg │| Iron 16.4 mg |│ Zinc 5.13 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Stir Fried Goat Meat In most cases goat meat is stir fried rather than stewed. It is common in many communities across the country. It is eaten with starchy dishes including rice, Ugali among others Ingredients • 1 kg meat, goat, medium fat, raw • 1 onion, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (106 g) • 3 tomatoes, red, ripe, chopped (336 g) • 1/8 cup (27 g) cooking oil • 1 ½ tsp. (7 g) salt, iodized • 2 ¼ cups (494 g) water Preparation 5-10 minutes | Cooking 1 hour 40 minutes | Serves 4 • Cut the goat meat into small pieces. • Add the meat, all the water and salt into a cooking pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. • Meanwhile, prepare and cut the onions and tomatoes into separate bowls. • Add the onions and continue boiling. • When all the water has dried, add oil and stir. • Add tomatoes and stir. • Simmer until ready. • Serve while hot Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 1,597 kJ/ 383 kcal |│ Fat 23.3 g |│ Carbohydrates 10.4 g │| Protein 32.1 g |│ Fibre 1.7 g │ Vitamin A 42 mcg |│ Iron 4.1 mg │| Zinc 5.74 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf   

Beef Stew Beef stew is the most common animal protein based stew in Kenya. It is prepared in different ways with the standard ingredients featured in this recipe. It is usually eaten with starchy dishes such as Ugali, rice, potatoes, chapatti or mashed dishes. It is more common in urban areas than in rural areas. Often, it is served for lunch or dinner and is relished by the entire family. Ingredients • 1 kg beef, medium fat, without bone, raw • 2 onions, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (164 g) • 3 tomatoes, red, ripe (304 g) • ½ tsp. (3 g) salt, iodized • 1½ tbsp. (20 g) cooking oil • 3 1/8 cups (682 g) water Preparation 10 minutes | Cooking 25 minutes |Serve 4 • Peel, wash and chop the onions and the tomatoes into separate bowls. • Cut beef into small pieces and wash. • Boil the meat in all the water until tender. Turn off the heat, strain the remaining water and place the meat in a separate bowl. • Heat cooking oil in a cooking pot for 1 minute. • Add onions and cook until soft. • Add tomatoes and salt and cook until soft • Add the boiled meat and stir. • Add the liquid drained from boiling the meat, stir and cover to cook for 8 minutes. • Turn off the heat. • Serve. Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 756 kJ/ 181 kcal |│ Fat 10.4 g |│ Carbohydrates 3.8 g |│ Protein 17.7 g |│ Fibre 0.8 g │ Vitamin A 14 mcg │| Iron 11.2 mg |│ Zinc 3.48 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf 

Ndoto (Sautéed Red Kidney Beans & Red Sorghum) Ndoto is a traditional dish among the Taita community. It was prepared during “Kuaikwa” (the Taita traditional initiation ceremony for girls to prepare them for marriage). It was also prepared during weddings Ingredients • 3 cups (501 g) red sorghum • 1 ¾ cups (308 g) red kidney beans • 23 ¼ cups (5059 g) water • 3 tsp. (14 g) salt, iodized • 1 ½ cups (176 g) onions, red skinned,raw, unpeeled • 3/4 cups (144 g) cooking oil Preparation 5 hours 30 minutes | Cooking 10 minute | Serves 4 Preparation: • Sort the beans. Wash and put on the fire in 21 cups of water. Let the beans boil until cooked (2 hours 30 minutes). • As the beans are boiling, sort out the red sorghum. • Once beans are ready, wash the red sorghum and add it into the mixture with the remaining water. • Let the red sorghum boil until cooked (2 hours 50 minutes). Cook until all the liquid is almost dry. Remove from fire. Frying: • Peel and chop the onion. • Put in a pot with the cooking oil and fry onion until golden brown. • Add the boiled red sorghum, red kidney beans and salt. • Cook for 6 minutes and remove from fire Nutrition data per 100g of recipe: Energy 806 kJ/ 193 kcal │| Fat 7.9 g | Carbohydrates 21.3 g │| Protein 5.7g │| Fibre 7.0 g │ Vitamin A 0 mcg │| Iron 1.8 mg |│ Zinc 0.89 mg Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf