Ingredient of the week: Aliya (Beef jerky)

Aliya has a far more superior in taste than your usual beef (Image: Shutterstock)

Growing up I used to see my mum prepare Aliya and it was just fascinating. Watching fresh raw meat grow dry each day without rotting was just amazing.

In case you are wondering Aliya is a Luo word meaning dried beef. Most communities in Kenya preserve their meat using various methods but today I talk about Aliya.