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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Ugandan Luwombo
A Ugandan chicken stew steamed in banana leaves with peanut sauce, tomatoes, onions, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇺🇬 Ugandan🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 120 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
For wrapping
- 4 adet Banana leaves
For the sauce
- 0.6 su bardağı(~120 ml) Peanut butter
- 2 adet Onions
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Chicken stock
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 adet Plantains
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper and brown in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Chop the onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
- 3
Loosen the peanut butter with chicken stock and mix with the chopped vegetables.
- 4
Pass the banana leaves through hot water to make them flexible, then divide the chicken and sauce among the leaves.
- 5
Arrange the packets in a pot, add 2 cups of water to the bottom, and close the lid.
- 6
Steam the banana leaf packets over low heat for 1 hour 45 minutes.
1 hr 45 min105:00 - 7
Prepare the plantains and rice, open the packets, and serve with yogurt.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find banana leaves, use parchment and foil, but place a small bay leaf inside to balance the missing aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve luwombo in deep plates with boiled plantain, rice, and optional yogurt.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
35
g protein
38
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 30%Fat 42%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Peanut
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ugandan Luwombo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ugandan Luwombo take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 120 minutes; 150 minutes in total.Is Ugandan Luwombo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ugandan Luwombo have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 38g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Ugandan Luwombo contain?
This recipe contains Peanut, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ugandan Luwombo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ugandan cuisine.How many ingredients does Ugandan Luwombo need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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