Matoke is a staple food in Uganda made from steamed or boiled green bananas, which are mashed and often cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices like curry powder or chili peppers. It's a hearty and satisfying dish commonly served with meat or fish stews. 1)
Rolex is a popular Ugandan street food consisting of a rolled chapati (flatbread) filled with scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, and sometimes cabbage or avocado. It's a portable and flavorful snack enjoyed throughout the country. 2)
Posho, also known as Ugali or Sima in other parts of Africa, is a staple food made from maize flour cooked with water to form a thick and starchy porridge-like consistency. It's often served as a side dish with meat or vegetable stews. 3)
Luwombo is a traditional Ugandan dish made with meat (such as chicken, beef, or goat) or fish, marinated in spices and wrapped in banana leaves with vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, then steamed until tender and flavorful. 4)
Nyama Choma is a popular East African dish consisting of grilled meat (usually beef, goat, or chicken) marinated in spices and roasted over an open flame until tender and charred. It's often served with a side of spicy sauce or Ugali. 5)
Pilau is a fragrant rice dish cooked with meat (such as beef or chicken), onions, tomatoes, and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. It's a flavorful and aromatic dish enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. 6)
Kikomando is a simple and affordable Ugandan street food made with boiled or mashed beans (usually cowpeas or kidney beans) mixed with chopped chapati (flatbread) and sometimes topped with onions, tomatoes, or chili peppers. 7)
Katogo is a hearty Ugandan breakfast dish made with cooked green bananas or sweet potatoes, simmered in a flavorful stew with meat (such as beef, offal, or fish), onions, tomatoes, and spices like curry powder or chili peppers. 8)
Nsenene are fried grasshoppers considered a delicacy in Uganda, especially during the rainy season when they're abundant. They're seasoned with salt, garlic, and chili powder before being fried until crispy and golden brown. 9)
Kabalagala are Ugandan banana pancakes made from ripe bananas mashed with flour, sugar, and baking powder, then fried until golden and fluffy. They're a popular street food snack enjoyed throughout the day. 10)
Malewa is a traditional Ugandan dish made from the shoots of the bamboo plant, which are boiled until tender and served with a savory sauce made from peanuts, onions, tomatoes, and spices. 11)
Kitumbua are small, sweet rice cakes made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and yeast, then fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're often enjoyed as a dessert or snack. 12)
Groundnut sauce is a creamy and flavorful sauce made from ground peanuts (groundnuts), onions, tomatoes, and spices, often served with boiled or steamed vegetables, rice, or Posho. 13)
Nakati is a traditional Ugandan dish made from leafy greens like pumpkin leaves or amaranth, cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices like curry powder or chili peppers, often served as a side dish with Posho or rice. 14)
Ekitobero is a traditional Ugandan dish made with mashed cassava (or sweet potatoes), mixed with beans, groundnuts, and greens, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked through. It's a nutritious and satisfying meal often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. 15)