Luwombo
Luwombo is a traditional Ugandan dish, prepared on special occasions such as when a couple’s parents meet for the first time. The paternal aunt of the bride- to-be is responsible for preparing and cooking the Luwombo for the groom-to-be. It can be made with chicken, beef or groundnuts, and spiced with dry fish or mushrooms. Luwombo is cooked in young banana leaves known as “oluwombo”, which are softened over a fire before use.
This recipe was kindly contributed by Esther Nakajjigo, Uganda’s Ambassador for Women and Girls. She is a member of the AU-EU Youth Cooperation Hub
- chicken or beef
- peanuts
- onions
- tomatoes
- mushrooms
- smoked fish
- banana leaves
- salt and pepper
Cook the onions, tomatoes, peanuts, mushrooms, and smoked fish, with salt, pepper, and a stock cube. Add some water to make it a sauce, then add the meat (already browned). Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each banana leaf. Fold the leaf to form a parcel, and tie with a string. Boil water in a pot and place the parcels on a rack inside the pot.
Once cooked, the luwombo can be eaten directly from the leaves with a side of mashed plantain.
Luwombo is a traditional Ugandan dish, prepared on special occasions such as when a couple’s parents meet for the first time.
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