Amalakwang

Amalakwang

A bowl of amalakwang.
Place of origin	Uganda
Media: Amalakwang

Amalakwang or Malakwang is a vegetable found in Northern Uganda. ^{[1] [2]} It is a type of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) ^[3] that has multiple preparations. ^{[4] [5]} One recipe boils it, combines it with groundnut paste, and serves it with sweet potatoes, posho and rice. ^{[6] [7]} The vegetable is also dried and preserved for a longer period of time. It is also used for medicinal purposes. ^{[8] [9]}

It is also found in the Ugandan regions of West Nile, Eastern Uganda and Karamoja. ^{[9] [8] [10]}

See also

Lugbara Cuisines

References

1. "Amalakwang in English - Lango (Uganda)-English Dictionary". glosbe.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
2. "The magnetism of the northern Ugandan dishes". New Vision Official. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
3. Opio, Bobson (2023-04-11). "Ex-Prime Minister Starts Drive to Preserve Lango Traditional Food Stuff". The NileTimes. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
4. "Malakwang, a bitter sweet delicacy". Monitor. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
5. Padiyar, Diya (2023-09-08). "How To Make Malakwang? - Global Indian Network" . Retrieved 2025-01-26.
6. "Ugandan African Feast | Malakwang, Sweet Potatoes, Plantains, Fish Stew, Rice". Amuna Foods. 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
7. "Acholi cooking lesson with Doreen". Invisible Children. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
8. Nakaziba, Rebecca; Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Amanya, Sharon Bright; Sesaazi, Crispin Duncan; Byarugaba, Frederick; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Alele, Paul E. (2021). "Traditional Medicinal Vegetables in Northern Uganda: An Ethnobotanical Survey". International Journal of Food Science. 2021 (1) 5588196. doi: 10.1155/2021/5588196 . ISSN   2314-5765. PMC   8324382 . PMID   34336993.
9. "‘Malakwang’, the medicinal delicacy in your backyard". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
10. Kulanyi, Rachael (2019-06-26). "Cooking: Fancy a plate of Malakwang? Here's how you can prepare it - Matooke Republic" . Retrieved 2025-01-26.