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Kenya’s national dish is ugali with nyama choma, firm maize porridge beside smoky grilled meat. Begin with our Nyama Choma recipe and work your way through 66 authentic Kenyan recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.

The Most Famous Kenyan Dishes

  1. Ugali with nyama choma

    Discover Nyama Choma, the smoky pride of Kenya's grill culture. Slow-cooked over glowing charcoal until the edges char and the centre stays juicy, this is the dish Kenyans gather …

  2. Mandazi

    Say hello to Mandazi, the golden, gently sweet fried dough that Kenyans reach for at breakfast, at tea time and whenever guests arrive unannounced. Crisp at the edges and pillowy …

  3. Chapati

    Discover Chapati, the soft, flaky flatbread found in kitchens all across Kenya. Made from little more than flour, salt and oil, it turns out remarkably rich in flavour, crisp at …

  4. Kachumbari

    Discover Kachumbari, the bright, crunchy tomato-and-onion relish that turns up at practically every Kenyan table. Little more than ripe tomatoes, sharp onion, fresh coriander and a …

Kenya

National Dish Kenya: Ugali (Recipe)

Ugali is maize flour and water, stirred hard until it comes away from the pan. It has no seasoning. Kenyans eat it with almost …

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What is the national dish of Kenya?

The national dish of Kenya is ugali with nyama choma, firm maize porridge beside smoky grilled meat. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 65 more authentic Kenyan recipes.

What food is Kenya famous for?

Beyond ugali with nyama choma, Kenya is famous for dishes like Mandazi, Chapati and Kachumbari. This page collects 66 authentic Kenyan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.