Ugali with Stewed Sausages and Kachumbari Salad — A Classic East African Meal

  • 1 lb (450 g) sausages (beef, pork, or chicken)

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup tomato puree)

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup water or stock

For Kachumbari Salad:

  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cucumber, diced (optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp lemon or lime juice

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

How to Make

1. Cook the Ugali