The Essence of.....Kenya An exploration of the world through food and drink

www. kenyahighcommission.com Essence -ial Information UK Tourist Office c/o Hills Balfour, Colechurch House 1, London Bridge Walk, London SE1 Currency Shilling  Capital Nairobi Language English, Kiswahili Main Airlines Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Flying Time from UK 8 hrs Visa Yes

PROFILE Kenya Food consists of traditional African dishes, tribal delicacies, Arabian and European delicacies. The staple food of the people of the country consists of rice, bread, chapati and vegetables. Ugali is the national dish of the country as well as Nyama Choma—barbequed goat meat.. It is basically a cornmeal porridge. Potatoes are eaten in plenty over here and form the main ingredient in most of the dishes. Beef, chicken, goat and fish also forms part of the diet of the people of the country. Rice and vegetables are eaten with beef, chicken of fish preparations. Vegetable curry is extremely popular amongst the people of the country. Along the coast centuries spice trade and an abundance of seafood elevate their cuisine to haute. Game fishing is big - Malindi, in the north was a favourite haunt of Hemmingway, and marlin, swordfish, wahoo and tuna are regulars on the menu. The balmy climate encourages the growth of custard apples, mangoes, papaya, guava and the near ubiquitous coconut(used to complement many a fish dish). The Kenyan coast in Africa is known for its Swahili dishes and these often contain traditional Swahili ingredients of coconut, coconut milk, tropical fruit and fresh seafood.  A fine example of Swahili inspired food is Akoho Amin Boanio, a traditional chicken dish cooked with coconut milk and served with steamed rice. Mtuzi wa Samaki originated from Zanzibar. It consists of fish prepared in coconut milk curry, and often the fish is substituted by tasty shrimp. Two lagers are offered in most locations, Tusker and White Cap. Premium and Export versions are also available.