MombasaFish
Kamba Wakavu · 500g pack
Sun-dried whole prawns with an intense, concentrated sweetness. A pinch transforms pilau, stews, coconut sauces and vegetables.
KES 2,000 per pc
| English name | Dried Prawns |
|---|---|
| Swahili name | Kamba Wakavu · 500g pack |
| Scientific name | Penaeidae |
| Family | Sun-dried prawns |
| Caught | Shimoni and the Kwale coast |
| Method | Sun-dried after landing |
| Sold by | Per piece |
| Price | KES 2,000 / pc |
~290 kcal · 62 g protein · 3 g fat · very high in calcium, protein and iodine by dry weight
Intensely concentrated protein and calcium, and a traditional coastal way of keeping seafood without refrigeration.
Nutritional values are approximate, per 100 g raw edible portion, and vary with size and season. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.
Soak 15 minutes in warm water, then add to curries, pilau, coconut stews or vegetables. The soaking water is full of flavour — use it.
Goes well with: Coconut stew, pilau, sukuma wiki, mchuzi
Every order is cleaned to your preference — scaled, gutted, filleted, cut into steaks or left whole. Choose at checkout.
Airtight container, cool and dry, away from sunlight. If your kitchen is humid, keep them in the fridge.
Keeps: 6 months sealed and dry
For stews and curries, yes — 15 minutes in warm water. To use as a crunchy garnish, fry them dry.
Six months sealed and dry, longer in the fridge.
