Ugandan Recipes: Top 20 Common Snacks In Uganda With Their Ingredients

You’re in for a treat if you’re visiting Uganda since the food is delicious!
Without a doubt, food plays a significant role in every society. Additionally, it’s always a must-do activity to try the local cuisine when visiting a new location. There are so many delectable foods to sample in Uganda, and each region has its unique peculiarities.
There is something for everyone, from savory stews to sweet desserts, and from street food to specialty foods!
Some people can regard Ugandan food, particularly regional fare, to be dull. Many traditional meals include rich groundnut (peanut) sauces, smoking, or frying to make up for this lack of flavor. People frequently include chili peppers, which are grown all around, in their food once it is served.

Sure! Here are 20 popular breakfast and snack recipes in Uganda, along with their ingredients, measurements, and approximate preparation/cooking times:

1. 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

2. Mandazi (African Donuts):
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup melted butter
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

3. Katogo (Matoke and Beef Stew):
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– 500g beef, cubed
– 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: 1 hour

4. Akara (Bean Fritters):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups black-eyed peas, peeled and ground
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground crayfish
– 1 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

5. 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

6. 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

7. Katogo (Mashed Plantains with Beef):
Ingredients:
– 3-4 ripe plantains, peeled and diced
– 500g beef, 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. Pancakes:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

9. Roasted Groundnuts (Peanuts):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw groundnuts (peanuts)
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

10. 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

11. Githeri (Maize and Bean Stew):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed maize and beans
– 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: 1 hour 30 minutes

12. Gonja (Fried Plantains):
Ingredients:
– 3-4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes

13. Omelette:
Ingredients:
– 2-3 eggs
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (onions, tomatoes, bell peppers)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes

14. 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

15. Groundnut Butter Sandwich:
Ingredients:
– 4 slices of bread
– 4 tablespoons groundnut (peanut) butter
– 2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

16. Bread with Omelette:
Ingredients:
– 2 slices of bread
– 2-3 eggs
– 1/4 cup milk
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes

17. Pancake Rolls with Fruit Filling:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– Assorted fruits (such as bananas, strawberries, or blueberries), sliced

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

18. Boiled Eggs with Toast:
Ingredients:
– 2-4 eggs
– 2-4 slices of bread
– Butter or margarine
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

19. Banana Fritters:
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

20. Cornmeal Porridge (Angryao):
Ingredients:
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 4 cups water
– 1 cup milk
– Sugar to taste

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

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

This dish, which could pass for lunch or dinner because of the diversity of components it contains, is one of the most common choices for breakfast. There are many varieties of katogo, but matooke is the most well-known. The supper is supposed to end your day’s hunger.
Traditional breakfasts were larger and more full in order to provide the body the energy to work in the fields or perform other strenuous tasks.
They might be roasted or steamed yams, leftovers from dinner, or porridge. Some people only need a cup of coffee or tea and a muffin these days to get to work.
Today’s breakfasts also feature more fried meals than the steamed or boiled foods that people used to have.

Content courtesy of Mama Ntilie & NFH