Friday, 19 August 2016

UGANDA RECIPES (LUWOMBO)

  Luwombo is a traditional method of cooking from Uganda. It is both a classic dish of royal dinners and a dish popular throughout Uganda, especially at holiday time.

It can be made with Meats like beef luwombo, pork luwombo, chicken luwombo, goat luwombo, and mushrooms.

Ingredients

     -         2 lb beef, diced
     -         1 cup unsalted peanuts, ground
     -         2 onions, chopped
     -         4 tomatoes, chopped or 1 can of crushed tomatoes
     -         1 chicken bouillon cube
     -         1 cup mushrooms, sliced
     -           1 piece of smoked fish or smoked meat (optional)
     -         Salt
     -         Pepper
     -         Banana leaves
     -         6 plantains

Method

-         Sauté the meat in a lightly oiled pan until browned on all sides. Set aside.
-         Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan, then add the onions and cook for 2 minutes before adding the tomatoes, chicken bouillon cube, salt, pepper, peanuts, mushrooms and smoked fish (or smoked meat ). If necessary, add a little water to form a smooth sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
-         Add meat and mix.

-         Cut banana leaves to form 10-inch wide rectangles. Remove the mid rib.
-         Place the banana leaves above of a fire for a few seconds to soften.
-         Then rinse with water.
-         Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of a leaf.
-         Fold the leaf on the sides, then fold the other two ends to form a small pouch.
-         Tie with a string then repeat with the operation with the rest of the mixture.
-         Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot and add water to the bottom.
-         Place the pouches on top of the rack and cover.
-         Add the plantains over in the pan.
-         Bring to a boil and steam for at least two hours.
-         Get plantains from the pot and mash with a fork.
-         Luwombo can be served with mashed plantains.
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