“Toum” is a traditional garlic dipping sauce with a creamy consistency, originating from Lebanon. It can be eaten on its own, spread on bread, or even as an accompaniment to almost any dish — most famously with shish twouk, shawarma, etc. While simple in terms of its ingredients, toum requires patience and time to make,Continue reading “Toum — The Famous Lebanese White Garlic Sauce”
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Cassava Leaf Stew
Growing up, my mother’s love for cooking and exploring many different meals from different cultures all over the globe heavily influenced the way I approach cooking and eating now. Whether it was the flavoursome Filipino Adobo or creamy Italian risotto, or even the juicy Lebanese wraps — she always had something new to bring toContinue reading “Cassava Leaf Stew”
Binyebwa/Groundnut Sauce
A smooth and ashy-pink sauce that is made from raw groundnuts — a traditional Uganda special.
Traditional Lebanese Hummus
Hummus spread has always been a popular staple part of Lebanese diet — whether it’s on the side of our lahme meshweye (goat meat kebabs) on Eid, or at the dinner table, or even in our pita bread sandwiches. Similar to Foul Mudammas, the origins of Hummus can be traced back to Ancient Egypt. TraditionallyContinue reading “Traditional Lebanese Hummus”
Fang Fang Restaurant – Central Kampala (4.5/5)
Name: Fang Fang Restaurant Location: Kampala, Uganda Local location: Plot 1, Conville Street, Roof Terrace Communication House Website: http://www.fangfang.co.ug Description/Brief History: Fang Fang is one of the oldest Cantonese-Chinese restaurants in Kampala, Uganda that is still up and running (established in 1997 – my birth year!). With two branches, one at the Fang Fang Hotel in Nakasero and theContinue reading “Fang Fang Restaurant – Central Kampala (4.5/5)”
Avocado with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
This recipe is one my father taught me, and is a salad that would make a frequent appearance on our dinner table growing up. Chopped/sliced fresh avocado dressed in lemon juice and olive oil dressing with just a pinch of salt and sometimes, garlic. As a kid I honestly hated eating raw avocado so thisContinue reading “Avocado with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing”
Tamarai Restaurant, Tea Bar & Lounge – Kololo (4/5)
Name: Tamarai Restaurant, Tea Bar & Lounge Location: Kampala, Uganda Local location: 14 Lower Kololo Terrance Website: Currently unavailable but their Facebook page is active! There you can find their food menu, and their bar menu as well. Description/Brief History: Established in Kampala in 2012, Tamarai is a Pan-Asian restaurant that specialises in Thai Cuisine, with aContinue reading “Tamarai Restaurant, Tea Bar & Lounge – Kololo (4/5)”
Java House – Bugolobi (3/5)
Name: Java House Location: Kampala, Uganda Local location: Village Mall, Bugolobi Website: https://www.javahouseafrica.com/ Description: Java House Africa, initially a Kenyan-based café and restaurant that opened in 1999, is a chain of coffee houses that serve a wide variety of meals and rich East African coffee. Its services and experiences can be summed up to it being aContinue reading “Java House – Bugolobi (3/5)”
Steak with Cream of Mushroom Sauce
I think this is the recipe I have made the most, mainly because it’s so easy to put together and yields so much flavor. I remember the first time I took a bite of this absolute creamy heaven was one summer evening on Ramadan, when my aunt blessed us with a touch of her cooking.Continue reading “Steak with Cream of Mushroom Sauce”
Potato-Egg Salad
This simple potato salad recipe is my fave for two reasons: it’s extremely quick and easy to make, and it requires the basic of ingredients. This means I can make it with what I have in the kitchen, and whenever I crave a little potato salad. And of course, it can be refrigerated for upContinue reading “Potato-Egg Salad”
