What is munyu kwa lukhaye? In this post we not only provide answers but also offer a short tutorial on how to make munyu kwa lukhaye. We also list dishes that when cooked with munyu kwa lukhaye, are sure to a delight. Across the 18 sub-nations that make up mulembe nation, the word munyu refers … Read more
Enyama esike is a traditional Luhya meat dish that uses smoke, gentle heat and time to age meat. The Luhya are a Bantu tribe found largely in Western Kenya, with small communities in Central Uganda and Northern Tanzania. They are re-known for their rich culture that includes a cuisine to delight in. This enyama esike … Read more
We use whole milk, onions and a combination of Luhya traditional vegetables to take the sting off the known bitterness of miroo (mitoo) for a tasty meal. Maybe we should start referring Luhya traditional vegetables by their scientific or common names. Then maybe, they’d get the respect they deserve. Just for a moment imagine the … Read more
The following three tips will help cheat your way to the perfect kienyeji chicken the luhya way. We guarantee you that these tips will leave your in-laws impressed and satiated. In this article jump to 3 tips to get the perfect kienyeji chicken dressing your chicken the right way, culturally munyu musherekha easy and delicious … Read more
Kivambara, also obambo or shivambala, is a traditional Luhya dried fish dish popular among the Maragoli Luhya of Kenya. The luo call it obambla. For the Portuguese, bacalhau— the omnipresent ingredient in traditional Portuguese dishes could be the equivalent. Indeed, dried fish dishes are common across most cultures: Mediterranean cuisine, Asian culinary delights and African … Read more
First, accept our apologies. We took too long with this seveve / lisebebe recipe after teaching you how to properly prepare seveve and keep them fresh for longer, the traditional luhya way. Not to worry though we make up for lost time by sharing this delicious easy seveve recipe. But before we get going, a … Read more
Without doubt, mom’s food is the bomb! And if there’s anything better, then it has to be at those huge family dinners, often over Christmas holidays, when grandma whips up a delicacy like seveve ga’ amabere, enyama esike, muduya or engokho ye munyu kwa lukhaye. I mention these Luhya traditional vegetables and meat delicacies for obvious … Read more
The long mashujaa weekend and recent plastic bag ban conspired to land me one of those heart warming treats. Thanks to folks back in Ingo when my city dwelling family went visiting the land of Mulembe. Nothing beats home made food. Ubusuma, seveve , engokho or even chisindu cooked over amaica. The delicate flavor of … Read more
