{"id":9917,"date":"2019-05-06T10:46:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T09:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=9917"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:00:26","slug":"top-10-things-to-eat-while-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/top-10-things-to-eat-while-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to Eat while in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0b0b0b\">Kenya is known as a land of many beauties, with an extensive portfolio of wildlife, it has become the chosen destination for many seeking nature trails. Its mountainous terrains and urban cityscapes make it a diverse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holiday-destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">holiday destination<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Along with its vibrant variety of local delicacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>1. Ugali (Cornmeal Staple)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Ugali is the staple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/5-most-daring-must-do-foods-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">food<\/span><\/strong><\/a> for many Kenyans. Made out of cornmeal and hot water it is a dense porridge-like consistency which keeps your tummy full for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ugali-with-stew-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Ugali with stew\" class=\"wp-image-40984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ugali-with-stew-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ugali-with-stew-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ugali-with-stew-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ugali-with-stew.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ugali with stew <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>2. Irio (Mashed Peas and Potato Mix)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#020608\">Potatoes and peas are a common sight in many home gardens, hence its use in traditional Kenyan dishes is widespread. The main ingredients for Irio include boiled potatoes and peas which are then mashed into a thick consistency. In order to add more starch to this meal, corn is mixed. This meal is mainly served with roasted nyama choma meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2-4.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Irio &#8211; Mashed Potatoes with Veggies. of East Africa.dish found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>3. Githeri (Beans and Corn)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">A combination of boiled beans, corn kernels, and an assortment of mixed vegetables are the main ingredients of this meal which is traditionally Kenyan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/3-4.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Maize and Beans; Githeri <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>4. Kenyan Pilau (Spiced Rice)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The local version of fragrant rice \u2013 Kenyan Pilau is rice which is cooked in spices which are bursting with vibrant fragrances. This is mainly eaten with meat stew or tomatoes and onion sambal.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4-3.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenyan Chicken Pilau, Kenyan Chicken biryani <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>5. Wali wa Nazi (Coconut Rice)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Rice has been a staple meal in Kenya, the natives have found numerous ways in exciting this meal. Wali wa Naziis a popular dish along the Indian Ocean coast. The rice is boiled with thickly grated or cut coconut, providing it a rich milky taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5-3.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Sharing platter of a traditional Kenyan dish, Nyama Choma accompanied by kachumbari salad, sukuma wiki, chapati and roast potatoes. The roasted goat has been slow cooked outdoors. Eldoret, Africa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>6. Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens \/ Kale)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Leafy greens are abundant in this land of plenty. Kale is a favorite which is used in many traditional dishes. Sukuma wiki consists of Kale, tomatoes, and onions which are cooked in oil giving it a thick consistency. This meal is then flavored with Mchuzi mix (the local version of the stock cube).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>7. Kenyan Stew<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Like many stews, this can be made out of any type of meat.&nbsp; The meat is placed in a large pan along with garden grown vegetables which usually include potatoes, carrots, peppers, and peas. Water is added to his mix and allowed to boil for a long which until the water becomes a non-transparent liquid. Mchuzi mix is then added to improve the flavor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/6-2.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kuku Paka, Kenyan chargrilled Chicken stewed in creamy spicy Coconut Sauce in a earthenware saucepan on a black wooden table <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>8. Nyama Choma \u2013 Pride of Kenyan Food<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">This dish is mainly made out of beef and goat meat, and involves the slow roasting of the cured meat over a pit fire. A variety of spices are mixed together in curing the meat giving it a tantalizing flavor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/7-2.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grilled lamb meat with tomato salad and ugali <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>9. Matoke (Banana Stew)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Bananas, a home-grown fruit which is eaten in a variety of different ways is abundantly available in Kenya. Bananas are with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilies and seasoned with salt and lemon juice which gives it a rich tangy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-960x705.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-545x400.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2-585x429.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-2.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A delicious plate of home cooked matoke (ibitoke, matooke, ebitookye) ready to be served; a national dish in Rwanda and Uganda. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Kenyan Bajias<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">This local delicacy is made with potatoes which are thinly sliced, seasoned and deep fried. It is then served with Kenyan stew or tomato salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kenya is known as a land of many beauties, with an extensive portfolio of wildlife, it has become the chosen destination for many seeking nature trails. Its mountainous terrains and urban cityscapes make it a diverse holiday destination. Along with its vibrant variety of local delicacies. 1. 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