Tanzanian Kachumbari
A fresh tomato, onion, and chili salad dressed with lemon and olive oil. Makes about 4 servings; preparation time and yield are estimates.
Kachumbari is a tomato and onion salad served as a side. This version requires no cooking and rests in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so the flavors can mingle.
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Method
- 01
Chop the vegetables
Chop the tomatoes and red chili. Finely slice the onions and place all the vegetables in a salad bowl.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are chopped and gathered in the salad bowl.
10 min - 02
Make the dressing
Mix the lemon juice with the olive oil until well combined.
Ready to continue when: The juice and oil form a uniform mixture.
2 min - 03
Dress the salad
Pour the dressing over the tomatoes, onions, and chili. Toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Ready to continue when: The dressing coats the vegetables and is evenly distributed through the salad.
3 min - 04
Chill and serve
Cover the salad and refrigerate it for 30 minutes before serving.
Temperature: 4 °C / 39.2 °FReady to continue when: The salad has rested in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and is chilled when served.
30 min
Ingredients
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