African Recipes: Top 20 Popular Food (Cuisine’s) Recipes From Uganda, Along With Their Ingredients

The East African nation of Uganda has a colorful and varied terrain. Numerous uncommon animals and birds can be found there.
The entire nation is covered in stunning natural scenery. Friendly folks can be found here. A rich culture and tradition are also present here.
The local cuisine customs are very amazing. Here, one can find a wide variety of specialties.
The following are some of the top Ugandan foods that you must try.
Whether traveling across the globe or just down the street, food is a necessary component of every journey.
Everywhere we go, we appreciate both the security of consuming well-known foods and the excitement of trying new ones.
Are you interested in the cuisine of Uganda?

Here are 20 popular dishes consumed in Uganda, along with their ingredients, measurements, and approximate preparation or cooking times:

1. Matooke (Mashed Green Bananas):
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– Water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

2. Luwombo (Meat Stew):
Ingredients:
– 1 kg meat (beef, chicken, or goat), cubed
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons groundnut paste (peanut butter)
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cups chicken or beef broth
– Banana leaves for wrapping
– Seasoning (salt, pepper, curry powder) to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

3. Posho (Maize Meal):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups maize meal (ugali)
– 4 cups water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

4. Groundnut Soup:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups groundnuts (peanuts), roasted and ground
– 500g beef or chicken, diced
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cups chicken or beef broth
– Seasoning (salt, pepper, curry powder) to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

5. Rolex (Egg and Chapati Roll):
Ingredients:
– 2 large eggs
– 2 chapatis (flatbreads)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 tomato, chopped
– 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

6. Matoke with Peanut Sauce:
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– 1 cup groundnuts (peanuts), roasted and ground
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cups chicken or beef broth
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes

7. Katogo (Mashed Plantains with Meat):
Ingredients:
– 3-4 ripe plantains, peeled and diced
– 500g beef or chicken, diced
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

8. Posho with Beans:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups maize meal (posho)
– 4 cups water
– 2 cups cooked beans (any variety)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

9. Kalo (Sorghum Porridge):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups sorghum flour
– 6 cups water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

10. Samosas:
Ingredients:
– 2

cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup ground beef or chicken
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 potatoes, boiled and diced
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

11. Achappam (Rose Cookies):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

12. Roasted Chicken:
Ingredients:
– 1 whole chicken
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

13. Nakati (Ugandan Greens):
Ingredients:
– 1 bunch nakati (Ugandan greens) or spinach, washed and chopped
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

14. Gnut Sauce:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups groundnuts (peanuts), roasted and ground
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cups chicken or beef broth
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

15. Katogo (Matoke and Beans):
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– 2 cups cooked beans (any variety)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes

16. Chapati (Flatbread):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Water (as needed)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

17. Kikomando (Chapati and Beans):
Ingredients:
– 2 chapatis (flatbreads)
– 2 cups cooked beans (any variety)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

18. Groundnut (Peanut) Curry:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups groundnuts (peanuts), roasted and ground
– 500g beef or chicken, diced
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cups chicken or beef broth
– Curry powder (to taste)
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

19. Rolex with Vegetables:
Ingredients:
– 2 large eggs
– 2 chapatis (flatbreads)
– 1 onion, chopped
-1 tomato, chopped
– 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
– 1/2 cup carrots, grated
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

20. Eshabwe (Ghee):
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup whole milk

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

21. Ugandan Pancakes (Kabalagala):
Ingredients:
– 3 cups Cassava flour
– 6 pcs Sweet bananas Ripe
– 1 tablespoon Salt
– 1 tablespoon Sugar
– 1/4 tablespoon Baking powder
– Vegetable oil For deep frying. Won’t be provided with the meal kit
– 1/4 cup Icing sugar
– 1/2 cup Water For mixing the dough

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Please note that the preparation and cooking times provided are approximate and may vary depending on individual cooking techniques and equipment.

Uganda is like a hidden treasure, You get more and more astounded by this country’s many hidden beauties as you delve deeper into its varied attractions.
One of these treasures that enhances your understanding of this lovely nation is Ugandan cuisine.
Despite the fact that each Ugandan tribe has its own signature dish, the country’s cuisine is primarily comprised of starchy ingredients like potatoes, beans, and cornmeal combinations.
The Ugandan diet also includes a significant amount of greens, plantains, bananas, sweet potatoes, cassava, and peanuts.
Over time, the food of the nation has been inspired by other civilizations, bringing new flavors and spices, including Indian, Arabic, and Asian.

Content courtesy of Mama Ntilie & NFH