Kachumbari

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This is a chilled, spicy sauce from East Africa. There are many variations, but this version comes from Kenya.

Kachumbari

Servings:	8+
Calories per serving:	56
Ready in:	15 minutes
Prep. time:	15 minutes
Cook time:	None
Difficulty:
Recipe author:	JuliaBalbilla
First published:	29th May 2012

Best recipe review A great dip 3.9/5 Fab with pitta breads to dip in it. Paul R Smith

Ingredients

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1 tin chopped tomatoes, drained, or 4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
4 small green chillies. finely chopped - remove seeds if you prefer
1 small, or ½ medium onion, finely diced
Juice of 2 limes, or 1 lemon, or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed

Method

Mix thoroughly all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Allow to chill and use within 24 hours.

Variations

You can add a peeled, chopped cucumber and a small, shredded, white cabbage if you wish.

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Serving suggestion

Great for barbecues!