The nyama choma is a specialty of grilled goat meat. Roasted meat is very popular in Tanzania and Kenya, where it is considered the national dish. [1] The expression nyama choma means "barbecue meat" in Kiswahili. [2]
The nyama choma is a specialty of grilled goat meat. Roasted meat is very popular in Tanzania and Kenya, where it is considered the national dish. [1] The expression nyama choma means "barbecue meat" in Kiswahili. [2]
In Kenya, goat meat is preferred, but beef is also used. [3]
For authentic nyama choma, salt and pepper is added, sometimes the meat is marinated first in a mixture of onions, garlic and ground ginger, with some hot pepper and lemon juice. [3]
It is available in both roadside inns and larger restaurants. It is traditionally eaten with the fingers. [3]
The side dishes are varied, but the most classic are the salad kachumbari and ugali. [3]
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