Kachumbari

Shopping list

• 400 g ripe tomatoes — diced

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• 1 piece red onion — finely chopped

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• 1 piece fresh green chilli — deseeded and finely chopped

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• 30 g fresh coriander — roughly chopped

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• 2 piece lime — juiced

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• 1 tsp salt

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper — freshly ground

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Step by step

1. 1

   Place the diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped red onion, green chilli, and coriander.

3. 3

   Pour over the lime juice and season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Toss gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

5. 5

   Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a side to grilled meats, fish, or with nsima (Malawian staple).