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A FOOD TRADITION

Kenyan Swahili Coastal Cuisine

A coastal Kenyan tradition combining Swahili, Arab, Indian, and local influences through fragrant rice, coconut-based dishes, seafood, snacks, and sweets.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Viazi vya Nazi

A Kenyan Swahili coastal potato dish simmered in a coconut-based sauce with onion, tomato, garlic, and spices.

Vitumbuwa

Vitumbuwa are sweet, yeast-raised Zambian fritters made from wheat-flour dough and deep-fried until golden.

Wali wa Nazi

Wali wa Nazi is Swahili coconut rice cooked with rice, coconut milk, water, and salt until tender and fragrant.

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