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
After harvesting simsim from its pods and cleaning it, store it safe in a cool dry place. On the day you want to roast simsim, take a portion of simsim and…… follow this guide. All those delicious traditional Luhya simsim dishes and treats begin with one ingredient: you need cooked simsim; then you work it … Read more
I invite you to step into my grandmother’s kitchen. Join me as I rediscover another of khukhu Nakhatama’s simple recipes. She once whispered to me that good food is all in the preparation. With that nugget of grandmotherly advice in mind, let’s learn how to make authentic homemade peanut butter the Luhya way. Having grown up … Read more
