Tsiswa (Stewed Termites)
This is a traditional delicacy among the Luhya community. It was traditionally eaten by boys after circumcision. In modern practice, this dish is relished by the entire family due to its delicious taste, its satiety effect and its dense nutrient content. It is usually eaten with Ugali during lunch or dinner and as an all-day snack.
Ingredients
• 2 cups (335 g) dried termites, raw
• 1 onion, red skinned, raw, unpeeled (107g)
• 1 ¼ cups (271 g) cow’s milk
• ½ tbsp. (7 g) salt, iodized
Preparation 10 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes | Serves 4
• Wash the termites.
• Peel, wash and finely chop the onions.
• Put milk into a cooking pot and place on heat.
• Add onions and the washed termites.
• Add salt and stir to mix while heating.
• Continue stirring and intervals.
• Reduce the heat and cook until dry.
• Remove and serve
Nutrition data per 100g of recipe:
Energy 2,136 kJ/ 515 kcal │| Fat 38.8 g │| Carbohydrates 7.3 g │| Protein 31.6 g |│ Fibre 5.1 g │
Vitamin A 95 mcg │| Iron 29.8 mg | Zinc 0.41 mg
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