Chef SamZanzibar · Swahili cuisine

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Recipes

Cook with the pulse of the market, the freshness of the sea and the warmth of a shared table.

Swahili feast
Rice55 min

Zanzibar Pilau

Fragrant rice, slow-cooked meat and the warm perfume of the coast.

Swahili feast
From the sea40 min

Coconut Fish Curry

Bright tamarind, coconut milk and market-fresh fish.

Swahili feast
Street food50 min

Urojo

Zanzibar’s beloved tangy, crunchy and deeply comforting soup.

Swahili feast
Sweet35 min

Mandazi

Cloud-soft coconut dough, fried until golden and shared warm.