Burundi Kachumbari an African slaw that is so simple and so delicious.
A mixture of sliced or shredded vegetables many times with just onions, tomatoes and a simple squeeze of lemon or vinegar. Add in some cilantro and you are good to go.
Additional veggies like cabbage or cucumber could also be added.
Of course a touch of a hot chili to make it authentic!
Serve it cold with Beans and Bananas!
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Burundi – Kachumbari
Ingredients
- 1 hot chili pepper cleaned, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 medium onion Sliced
- 2 to 4 tomatoes sliced thinly
- Juice of one lemon or a few tablespoons of vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced (optional
- 1 small cabbage shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl,
- Toss gently so that all the ingredients are nicely coated with the lemon juice or vinegar.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
