Tanzania

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Discover the Heart of Africa through the Flavors of Tanzanian Cuisine!

Tanzania, the land of the majestic Kilimanjaro, the vast Serengeti plains, and the white beaches of Zanzibar, is a true jewel of East Africa. It is a place where wild nature coexists with a rich culture and where indigenous tribes meet the heritage of Arab traders. From safari adventures to peaceful moments by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania offers unforgettable experiences for all the senses.

Tanzanian cuisine is a reflection of this diversity. It is a mix of flavors where African dishes meet spices from the Middle East and India. The base of many meals is ugali (a thick porridge made from cornmeal), which is served with meat, fish, or a vegetable sauce. Popular specialties include pilau (rice cooked with spices and meat), wali na kuku (rice with chicken), mishkaki (marinated meat on skewers), and sweet ndizi (fried bananas).

A rich, golden Chipsi Mayai french fry omelette, sliced into wedges and served with ketchup and a side salad.

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Tanzanian Chipsi Mayai (French Fry Omelette)

 A rich bowl of Tanzanian Kuku wa Nazi with pieces of chicken in a thick, yellow-orange sauce.

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Tanzanian Kuku wa Nazi (Chicken in Coconut Sauce)

 A rich bowl of Tanzanian Maharage stew with red beans in a thick, creamy sauce.

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Tanzanian Maharage (Beans in Coconut Sauce)

 A rich plate of Tanzanian Mishkaki meat skewers with grilled pieces of meat and vegetables.

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Tanzanian Mishkaki (Meat Skewers)

 A rich bowl of Tanzanian Ndizi Nyama stew with pieces of meat and bananas in a thick sauce.

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Tanzanian Ndizi Nyama (Banana and Meat Stew)

 A rich plate of Tanzanian Nyama Choma with pieces of grilled meat and a fresh kachumbari salad.

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Tanzanian Nyama Choma (Grilled Meat)

 A rich bowl of Tanzanian Pilau with beef, potatoes, and spice-infused rice.

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Tanzanian Pilau (Spiced Rice)

 Grilled fish covered in a rich, creamy, yellow-orange coconut sauce, served with a lemon wedge.

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Tanzanian Samaki wa Kupaka (Grilled Fish in Coconut Sauce)

 A rich plate of Tanzanian Ugali with Sukuma Wiki. The ugali is a white mound and the Sukuma Wiki is a dark green stew with a mix of tomatoes and onions.

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Tanzanian Sukuma Wiki with Ugali (Braised Collard Greens with Cornmeal Porridge)

 A generous serving of Tanzanian coconut rice, Wali wa Nazi, on a plate.

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Tanzanian Wali wa Nazi (Coconut Rice)