Kachumbari (East African Salad)

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1. 1Step 1: Wash and dry the tomatoes using a clean kitchen towel. Peel and finely slice or dice the onion. Soak the sliced onion in warm water with a teaspoon of salt for at least 5 minutes, to reduce its pungency.
2. 2Step 2: Slice or dice the tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), and bird-eye chili. Squeeze lemon juice and set aside.
3. 3Step 3: Drain excess water and salt from the onions using a sieve. Combine onions with the other vegetables in a medium-sized bowl.
4. 4Step 4: Gradually add lemon juice to taste, adjusting the amount to your preference. Adjust salt and let the salad rest for at least 25 minutes. Serve kachumbari with nyama choma, ugali, sukuma wiki, or your favorite dishes!