coastal [noun]

Pampani

Maana (Definition)

A rare traditional coastal Swahili dish prepared from dried shark fins simmered in coconut milk and spices.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shark fin delicacy cooked in rich coconut curry

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pampani

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alipika pampani kwa ajili ya wageni mashuhuri."

Translation: Grandmother cooked shark fin coconut curry for distinguished guests.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

chakula cha bahari Ladha ya mchuzi ni chumvi