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Jul 30, 20222 min read

Zanzibari coconut creamed spinach (Mchicha wa nazi)

Zanzibari cuisine is regarded as one of the best in Africa. The island of Zanzibar has stood as an important port for trade for...

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Apr 10, 20223 min read

Kuku paka or East African chicken curry

I was introduced to this dish in my cousin's home in Mumbai, a dish that was completely new to me. He explained that it comes from his...

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Dec 4, 20212 min read

Grilled chicken with Zanzibari sauce (Chicken mishkaki/Dejaj)

Mishkaki is derived from the Swahili word for meat grilled over charcoal. It could be beef. lamb or chicken, as in this case. Mishkaki is...

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