Stew
Malewa (Bamboo Shoots)

Malewa (Bamboo Shoots)

Uganda

80Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A prized dish of the Bagisu people of eastern Uganda, smoked and dried bamboo shoots simmered in a sesame or groundnut sauce and eaten with millet bread.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Dried smoked bamboo shoots (malewa)300 g
Ground sesame (simsim) or peanut paste¾ cup
Onion1
Tomato1
Baking soda (small pinch, optional)¼ tsp
Water3 cups
Saltto taste

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