What is Kenya's national dish?

Kenya's national dish is as diverse as its tribes, history, and scenery. Each tribal area has its own specialties, but here are some of the most popular Kenyan culinary dishes to try on your trip.

Kenyan food for breakfast

Kenyan breakfasts are often less in size than those in the West. However, most Kenyans start their day with chai, which means tea in Swahili. In a more informal setting, the tea is accompanied by a bit of bread or a piece of fruit. However, in many houses, the accompanying is bread, or mandazi, which is deep fried and tastes and smells like an unsweetened doughnut.

The drinks and snacks

Kenya grows tea and coffee, so you'll find tasty beverages all around the nation. Kenyan coffee is so good that many travelers buy it and take it home. Maziwa lala, sometimes known as fermented milk, may be found in isolated rural locations. This milk is suitable for people who are lactose intolerant and is readily digestible.

Soft drinks, such as soda, are popular and widely available in Kenya and across the world. 

Kenya foods lunch and dinner

The main staple food popular among the people of Kenya is maize meal, known as Ugali when cooked and Unga when raw. Ugali powder is always available in the form of a white, firm porridge and is delicious when you bury it deep into different stews. type. Rice is another sort of food commonly found in Kenya. It is eaten in a variety of ways, but most commonly as boiling rice.

Another cuisine prevalent in Kenya is Nyama Choma, which translates to "BBQ meat," however this Swahili barbecue consists of goat meat, cow meat, and chicken.

Kenya produces a variety of fruits, including mangoes, bananas, passion fruits, grapes, plums, paw paws, and pineapple, among others. These are available on many restaurant menus, and if ordered, will be courteously presented to you.

Kenya is also skilled in making cookies, which they employ to manufacture wonderful macaroons such as coconut macaroon biscuits, among others. During your safari, take advantage of the opportunity to sample some Kenyan cuisine.