The one danger when making traditional Greek yoghurt at home is a leaking gourd. A leaky gourd not only means avoidable loss of liquid pearl – deliciously sour traditional Greek gourd or Maziwa Mala as we Kenyans love to call it – but also leads to poor quality product. Thankfully, this one trick for a … Read more
Welcome to our African food trivia section. Today we start with the question ‘what is sifuluko’ and go on to answer your frequently asked questions on this beloved delicacy of Luhya and Eastern Uganda cuisine. Food Trivia What is Sifuluko? Sifuluko is a way to incorporate the rich flavor and high nutrition of groundnuts into … Read more
Going vegan? Here’s our curated list of seven delicious traditional Luhya vegan dishes to try out. With love, from the Luhya of Kenya, bubwoba to mrenda, tasty nutritious choices for a vegetarian diet. When I try recalling my late grandfather’s diet, I realize that animal protein was if present in traces. He didn’t do milk … Read more
In Kenya termites, as food, is considered a uniquely Luhya thing. As such, some have termed termites a bizarre food choice. It’s a lazy take that betrays ignorance on the nutritional benefits of termites. Further, the insipidness of such a take on a gourmet Luhya delicacy leaves a bad taste. I find the promise of … Read more
How to make aged beef the Luhya way video and recipe. The aged beef a type of the Luhya delicacy enyama esike, is a special meal reserved for special guests. When served, acknowledge your host’s reverence of being honored by your presence. Because, basically they are sharing with you the very best of their granary. … Read more
You read that right, here the rules to serving ugali the Luhya way sans careless cultural faux pas. Oh, yes! There are rules to serving ugali, the Luhya way. Khukabula busuma and all the secrets to hosting a Luhya in a way that will make them feel not just completely honored, but at home too. … Read more
My first memory helping out in the kitchen was formed when I was about six. I had raised a storm insisting that I cook by myself a chicken, engoko, that my grandmother had ‘caught for me’. Whenever I ask, I’m reminded that the chicken was to be our Easter Monday supper. Ever since, I have … Read more
How to make kamasikhisikhi, a Luhya traditional simsim butter that has many uses when cooking food the Luhya way. Remember, poor quality ingredients results in an inferior outcome. This is to say making good Luhya food is all about the cook’s diligence. They have to maintain fidelity to process and purity in method when preparing … Read more
Simsim is this delicate plant that takes a lot of patience, attention and care from farm to fork. Join us as we learn how to harvest simsim the proper way… Er, at least to the high standards of my demanding mother. But first, a story. For a long time I never understood why mum bothered … Read more
The instructions that follow illuminate all that I can remember about the nifty pep talks, gentle nudges and most of the time Gordon Ramsey-esque hell from kukhu as she taught me how to cook. This is your path to finger licking good sifuluko. How to make groundnut paste for sifuluko My Masaba grandma’s original recipe … Read more
