Nyama choma facts for kids

Nyama choma (Koroga Festival at Nairobi).

The nyama choma is a specialty of grilled goat meat. Roasted meat is very popular in Kenya where it is considered the national dish also in Tanzania. The expression nyama choma means "barbecue meat" in kiswahili.

Preparation

In Kenya, goat meat is preferred, but beef is also used.

For the authentic nyama choma, just add salt and pepper, but some people marinate it first in a mixture of onions, garlic and ground ginger, with some hot pepper and lemon juice.

Consumption

It is available in both roadside greasy spoons and in large restaurants. It is eaten with the fingers.

The side dishes are varied, but the most classic are the salad kachumbari and ugali.

Annexes

• Braai