Kachumbari Recipe (Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)
Salad
Ingredients
1 medium red onion
300 g red cherry tomatoes (or 2 to 3 large tomatoes)
1 ripe avocado
1 handful fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small chili (optional)
for preparing the onion
1 tsp sea salt
200 ml water
Directions
Add 1 tsp of sea salt in a bowl with 200 ml of water, mix till dissolved and set aside.
Meanwhile, finely dice the onion. Place the onion in the bowl of salty water and massage for 30 seconds and then allow soak for about 5 minute. This process will help in the reduction of the pungent onion flavor.
Drain the onions thoroughly and transfer to a medium bowl.
Finely dice the tomatoes, the cilantro and avocado. Add them to the onions.
Using plastic gloves deseed the chili and chop finely.
Add the chili to the rest of the vegetables
Finish by adding the ½ tsp salt (or salt to taste), olive oil and the lime juice.
Mix well and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Serve kachumbari with pilau rice or any other dish of choice.
Notes
Deseed the chili before chopping to cut the spiciness.