How to Make Kachumbari

How to Make Kachumbari – Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad

Kachumbari is a Swahili name for fresh Tomato and Onion Salad which is common in East Africa especially Kenya and Tanzania. It consists of fresh Ingredients and its very easy and quick to make.

Ingredients

• 3 – 4 Tomatoes
• 1 Medium red onion
• Juice of one small lime
• 2 tsp Olive oil
• Salt and ground pepper to taste
• 2 chilies (Optional)
• Fresh garden coriander and a slice of avocado for garnishing

Instructions
Slice onions into thin rings, put them into a bowl, add a small amount of salt and rinse them with cold water to reduce acidity
Add sliced tomatoes, chilies and coriander.
In a separate bowl, mix together lime juice, Olive oil and toss the mixture into the Kachumbari. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Garnish with avocado if any!  Enjoy…..