Kachumbari Ya Maembe (zesty Mango Salsa)
Kachumbari ya Maembe, also known as Zesty Mango Salsa, is a refreshing and vibrant dish from Maasai Cuisine. This salsa is bursting with the flavors of ripe mangoes, tangy lime juice, and spicy chili peppers, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 hot chili peppers, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, chopped red onion, and hot chili peppers.
- Add the fresh cilantro and lime juice to the bowl.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 60
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kachumbari ya Maembe with grilled chicken or fish for a delicious and colorful meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the chili peppers. Adjust the amount of chili peppers to suit your heat preference.
Cost
$8