coastal [verb]

Engua vovu

Maana (Definition)

To carefully skim off excess foam or froth from coconut curries or boiling broths.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

skim froth from a simmering coastal stew

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

engua vovu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Culinary

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mpishi alengua vovu kwenye mchuzi wa samaki."

Translation: The cook skimmed the froth off the simmering fish curry.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ondoa povu Safisha jina