Nyama choma

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.

Nyama choma traditions are very different from that of a barbecue, even if the method of food preparation is much similar.

[3] Wood and charcoal is seen as the best method to cook the meat as compared to gas grills.

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