Omena is a Kenyan meal enjoyed by most people from the lakeside or coastal region.
It is often identified with its silvery nature.
Omena usually has a bitter taste especially when you don’t cook them properly.
Here is how to make the bitter taste go away:
Preparation
Make sure you wash or soak your Omena in hot water for at least 5 minutes, to remove any dirt residue.
When the water is too dirty, repeat the process until the water is almost clear.
Then, squeeze off any excess water before transferring it to a clean container.
The warm water removes the dirt and smell, so boil for 4 minutes to eliminate the bitter taste.
To save you the hustle, you can buy packaged omena in the supermarket or a nearby Soko.
Ingredients
- Omena
- Vegetable oil
- Salt, black pepper to taste
- Tomatoes, diced
- Corriander, chopped
- Onions, chopped
- Garlic, Crushed
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a sufuria over medium heat and add onions. Fry them until golden brown.
Step 2
Add in tomatoes and stir until they are tender and crushed. Add salt and black pepper to your desired taste.
Step 3
Add in the Omena, mix well, cover and cook for 4 minutes.
Step 4 (Optional)
Add in the chopped coriander leaves and stir for one minute.
Step 5
Remove from heat and serve over cold water, squeeze lemon and enjoy!
Serve with Ugali, rice, spinach, managu or desired greens.
