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coastal [noun]

Fiwi ya nazi

Maana (Definition)

A comforting coastal dish of lima beans simmered in coconut milk, garlic, and turmeric.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lima beans in rich coconut cream

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fiwi ya nazi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Culinary
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Chakula cha fiwi ya nazi ni kitamu sana na mpunga."

Translation: Lima beans in coconut cream is very delicious served with rice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChakulaKande ya mahindi na maharagwemapishi
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