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.

Kachumbari Ya Maembe (zesty Mango Salsa)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, chopped red onion, and hot chili peppers.
  2. Add the fresh cilantro and lime juice to the bowl.
  3. Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Season with salt to taste.
  5. 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