4 Swahili Dishes You Must Try in Diani Beach
4 Swahili Dishes You Must Try in Diani Beach : Diani Beach is more than white sands and blue ocean water, Swahili dishes are part of the things which make Diani Beach an extraordinary destination, especially for culinary travelers.
Diani Beach is among the Best beaches in the world and is one of the favorite vacation destinations for international travelers, Diani Beach is situated in Kwale County, 30 kilometers south of Mombasa and is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean with countless beach resorts.
Diani Beach has been awarded the best beach destination in Africa for 5 years running.
Like mentioned earlier, Diani Beach is a great tropical destination and a great choice if you are looking for a wine and dine experience during your holiday, Diani is endowed with a multicultural culinary heritage and there is hardly any food you will want and not get here.
Due to its timeless nature, Swahili Cuisine gas anchored its position in the culinary world. Globally, Swahili Cuisine is one of the cuisines that have remained unchanged over the centuries and it has kept its charm.
This article shines a right on some of the Swahili dishes you should try in Diani during your holiday.
Biriani (Biryani)
Biriani is originally from Asia and is very common among the coastal communities, it is one of the finest delicacies in the Swahili cuisine. Biriani cuisine has remained a timeless cuisine that never fails to serve your taste buds tantalizing dining memories from its aroma to its taste.
The art of Biryani is not in its species nor in the rice or the meat but in the skill which goes into blending them to the flavor it becomes. Biryani is classified under two categories that is Pakki – where the cooked meat is coupled with half–cooked rice and further cooked and Katchi which involves raw mutton pieces marinated in yogurt and species, cooked together with uncooked rice.
At Diani Beach there are several hotels and restaurants that have perfected art in preparing and serving Biriani.
COCONUT CURRY SERVED WITH FISH OR CHICKEN
Coconut curry served with fish or chicken is another mouthwatering cuisine to try on Diani Beach, the coconut referred to as Nazi in Swahili is to the Swahili Cuisine what trust is to a relationship of love.
Nazi/coconut can be used in so many ways and in so many meals but today coconut is most used as curry (coconut curry) which is made from blended coconut with water to form coconut milk which then is used depending on what one wants to use it. Coconut curry can be used in so many ways, one of the most outstanding ways you can enjoy coconut curry is when it is done with fish or chicken, 4 Swahili Dishes You Must Try in Diani Beach
There is a number of restaurants serving coconut curry served with fish or chicken as part of their menu.
SHAWARMA
Shawarma is another must-try Swahili Cuisine at Diani Beach, meat is cooked in so many ways but none beats how Shawarma is made. Shawarma is originally from the Middle East and finds its way to the Kenyan Coast way back during the slave trade days.
Shawarma is made of sliced pieces of meat that are piled together in a cone–like shape and roasted on a verticle rotisserie, once it is cooked it is stuffed into a tandoor (Indian Chapati) like roll and can be taken with any drink of your choice.
KATLESI
Katlesi is another fine delicacy to enjoy at Diani Beach, Katlesi is made with mashed potatoes and eggs stuffed with minced meat. Katlesi can be taken both as a snack and as a whole meal, some people refer to Katlesi as potato cake.
BEST RESTURANTS TO ENJOY SWAHILI CUISINE AT DIANI BEACH
- Asha Bistro
- Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant
- Tiki Bar
- Leonardo’s Restaurant
- Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant
- Kokkos Cafe Bistro. …
- Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant
- Piri Pirie’s Bar and Restaurant
- Apero Bar and Resturant
- Shashinka
- The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant
