KENYA-Hebu Kula!(Let's Eat!) Dinner is Ready! Plus Fun Facts

                                                                

 

Our Kenyan Feast is complete! Our Mahamri, Kuku wa Kupaka chicken, and Kenyan Chai were delectable! The Mahamri were like pillowy doughnuts with a twist. The coconut milk and cardamom powder added such nice flavor. So many cultures have their own versions of desserts and snacks similar to Mahamri involving fried dough-Italy has Zeppole, America has funnel cake, Greece has Loukamades, and Kenya has Mahamri! I have never had one with such delicious and interesting flavors like Kenya's! The Kuku wa Kupaka had a similar flavor profile to a lot of East Indian dishes I am familiar with, save for the use of coconut milk. It added a very nice creamy smooth texture with just a hint of sweetness which balanced nicely with the chilies, coriander, and ginger. The Kenyan chai went beautifully with the Mahamri and were very much enjoyed by the girls. It was very similar again to Indian chai tea with the use of ginger, cardamom, clove, and cinnamon. The black pepper and nutmeg were a wonderful twist on the version I consume up to three times daily!

                                                                
Here are the recipes we used for this week's menu.

http://www.fauziaskitchenfun.com/coconut-mandazimahamri-3

http://allkenyanrecipes.com/kuku-wa-kupaka-chicken-in-coconut-sauce/

http://amanidc.org/2012/12/05/best-kept-secret-authentic-kenyan-chai/

Fun Facts

 

1. The capital and largest city is Nairobi. Mombasa is the second largest city.

 

2. The two official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili, although there are dozens of other languages spoken in various parts of the country.

3.Kenya shares Lake Victoria, the world's second largest fresh water lake, with Tanzania and Uganda.

4.Kenya features many national parks and wildlife reserves, with safaris being a popular activity for visitors.

5.Agriculture is important to Kenya's economy, especially tea, coffee and flowers.

6.Large animals such as lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants and rhinoceros are present in Kenya.

7. In Kenya they drive on the left-hand side of the road.

8. Kenya is named after Mt Kenya, the tallest mountain in the country (5,199 meters, 17,057 feet).

9. Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1963.

10. Hydroelectricity is the largest contributor to Kenya's electricity supply.

 

11. Kenya is a developing country and half of the population live in poverty.

12. In terms of sports, Kenya is  best known for its middle distance and long distance runners, with the country frequently producing Olympic champions.