Steamed
Luwombo

Luwombo

Uganda

130Minutes
HardLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A Buganda royal dish of chicken in groundnut sauce steamed inside folded banana leaves, once cooked for kings and still the centrepiece of Ugandan celebrations.

Equipment
  • Large pot with steamer
  • Banana leaves
  • Bowl
  • String or banana fibre
Ingredients
Chicken pieces1 kg
Smooth groundnut (peanut) paste1 cup
Onion1
Tomatoes2
Garlic and ginger1 tbsp
Green bell pepper1
Curry powder1 tsp
Banana leaves, softenedseveral large
Vegetable oil2 tbsp
Saltto taste
Water or stock1 cup

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