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Zanzibar’s signature spice: aromatic, warm and woven into the island’s history.
01 · The island
This is
Zanzibar.
An island shaped by the ocean, the spice trade, Swahili culture and generations of cooks who know the best meals are meant to be shared.
Spice · Ocean · Fire · Community
02 · Smell the island
The spice
trail.
Six ingredients. One island story. Touch each note to discover the aromas behind Chef Sam’s cooking.
Stone Town market
ZanzibarWhere every handful carries history.
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Cardamom
Floral and citrusy, bringing lift to pilau, tea and sweet breads.
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Cinnamon
A soft, woody warmth that anchors slow-cooked rice and curries.
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Coconut
The coast’s quiet foundation—pressed, grated and poured into everyday cooking.
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Tamarind
A bright, mouth-watering tang that cuts through rich sauces and street snacks.
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Pepper
Earthy heat and a fragrant finish, ground fresh just before serving.
03 · Cook with me
What’s
cooking?
55 minZanzibar Pilau
Fragrant rice, slow-cooked meat and the warm perfume of the coast.
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40 minCoconut Fish Curry
Bright tamarind, coconut milk and market-fresh fish.
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50 minUrojo
Zanzibar’s beloved tangy, crunchy and deeply comforting soup.
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35 minMandazi
Cloud-soft coconut dough, fried until golden and shared warm.
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04 · Meet the chef
Cooking Zanzibar.
Telling its stories.
“Food carries memory. Every spice has a story.”
Chef Sam brings the flavors of the coast into a contemporary kitchen—sharing dishes rooted in place, generosity and the joy of eating together.
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