Nyama choma

The nyama choma is a specialty of grill or barbecued goat meat or cow meat. Roasted meat is very popular in Tanzania and Kenya, where it is considered the national dish.^[1] The expression nyama choma means "barbecue meat" in Kiswahili.^[2] Nyama choma gatherings are informal with people convening around an open fire for any special occasion and at any occasion with a grill. Thus it is a social custom in much of Eastern Africa.

Nyama choma (Koroga Festival at Nairobi).

Preparation

Nyama choma traditions are very different from that of a barbecue, even if the method of food preparation is much similar. In Kenya, goat meat is preferred, but beef is also used.^[3] Wood and charcoal is seen as the best method to cook the meat as compared to gas grills.

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Consumption

It is available in both roadside inns and larger restaurants. It is traditionally eaten with hands.^[3]

The side dishes are varied, but the most classic are salad kachumbari and ugali.^[3]