Samosa
Samosa is a popular Kenyan snack consisting of a crisp, triangular pastry filled typically with spiced minced meat or vegetables. It is widely enjoyed across Kenya as a street food and during social gatherings, reflecting a blend of local and South Asian culinary influences.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 medium, chopped
- 2 cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon, grated
- 1, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- for frying
- as needed for dough
- to taste
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Kenyan
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Introduced to Kenya by Indian immigrants during the colonial period, samosas have been adapted locally with indigenous spices and ingredients, becoming an integral part of Kenyan street food culture.
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