Nyama choma, a photograph of the dish
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Nyama choma

A Kenyan specialty of goat or cattle meat, grilled or barbecued and shared at informal gatherings around an open fire. In Kiswahili, nyama choma means “barbecue meat.”

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Roasted meat is very popular in Tanzania and Kenya, where it is considered the national dish. The expression nyama choma means "barbecue meat" in Kiswahili. Nyama choma gatherings are informal with people convening around an open fire for any special occasion and at any occasion with a grill. Thus it is a social custom in much of Eastern Africa.

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