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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Ugandan Malewa
A Bugisu-style Ugandan dish of dried bamboo shoots simmered until tender, then finished in a peanut paste sauce.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇺🇬 Ugandan🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 38 min cook
- Vegan
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Sürgün için
- 350 g Dried bamboo shoots
For boiling
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
For the sauce
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Peanut butter
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 Tomato
General
- 0.9 dessert spoon(~9 ml) Salt
Yumuşatmak için
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Baking soda
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the bamboo shoots with plenty of water.
- 2
Boil the shoots in 2 cups of water for 8 minutes and drain.
8 min08:00 - 3
Remove the hard joints and cut the soft pieces short.
- 4
Put the bamboo, remaining water, baking soda, and salt in a clean pot and cook for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 5
Chop the onion and tomato and add them to the pot.
- 6
Loosen the peanut butter with 3 tablespoons of hot water and stir it into the pot.
- 7
Thicken the sauce over low heat for 12 minutes and serve hot.
12 min12:00
💡 Tip: Briefly cleaning the dried bamboo in its first boiling water keeps the sauce from becoming overly smoky and sharp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve malewa hot with optional matoke, boiled potatoes, or plain rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
12
g protein
24
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 36%Fat 46%
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
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 Malewa make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ugandan Malewa take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Ugandan Malewa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ugandan Malewa have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 24g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Ugandan Malewa contain?
This recipe contains Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ugandan Malewa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ugandan cuisine.How many ingredients does Ugandan Malewa need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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