coastal [noun]

Tasi la nyama

Maana (Definition)

Fresh spinefoot fish (*Siganus*) seasoned with garlic, lime, and turmeric then deep-fried.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fried spinefoot fish / seasoned coastal catch

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tasi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tasi la nyama lililiwa pamoja meza ya chakula cha jioni Pwani."

Translation: Fried spinefoot fish was served along with coconut rice at coastal dinner.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Samaki Chakula mapishi