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What to eat in Kenya? Top 3 Kenyan Stews

Last update: Tue Apr 15 2025
Top 3 Kenyan Stews
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Kuku wa kupaka
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Kuku wa kupaka is a flavorful Kenyan dish that is especially popular in the country's coastal regions. It consists of chicken pieces cooked in a hearty, spicy sauce made with coconut milk, tomato paste, and flavorings such as cumin, turmeric, and lime juice.


For the best flavor, it is recommended to garnish the dish with finely chopped coriander and serve it with rice or warm chapattis.

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Although Kenyan stew can be prepared with goat or chicken, the most popular and traditional version is made with chunks of beef, oil, onions, curry powder, tomatoes, coriander, and garlic. The base is typically prepared with ingredients such as peppers, peas, potatoes, and carrots.


This aromatic stew is a favorite dish in many Kenyan households because it pairs extremely well with a starchy Kenyan staple known as ugali. Apart from ugali, Kenyan stew can also be paired with rice or chapati on the side.

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KIAMBU COUNTY, Kenya
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Githeri is a Kenyan staple food consisting of beans and maize that are stewed with onions, tomatoes, and sometimes potatoes or meat chunks. The stew is often flavored with cumin, turmeric, or chili powder. It is traditionally served on its own, although it can be served with rice or crusty bread on the side.


The dish originates from the Kikuyu tribe, living in Central Kenya.

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