Lakotokoto (Acholi Simsim Relish), via Wikimedia Commons
Stew
Lakotokoto (Acholi Simsim Relish)

Lakotokoto (Acholi Simsim Relish)

Uganda

50Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A hearty ground-sesame (simsim) relish of the Acholi people of northern Uganda, whose flavour shifts with whatever is added to it, from dry fish to beef or offal, and is eaten with millet bread.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Grinder or grinding stone
  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Sesame seeds (simsim)1.5 cups
Dry fish, beef or offal250 g
Onion1
Tomatoes2
Salt1 tsp or to taste
Warm water2.5 cups
Cooking oil1 tbsp

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