Amalakwang
 A bowl of amalakwang. | |
| Place of origin | Uganda |
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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] Amalakwang is also prepared or mixed with fish and beans, mainly by the Alur of Uganda. 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]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Amalakwang in English - Lango (Uganda)-English Dictionary". glosbe.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ "The magnetism of the northern Ugandan dishes". New Vision Official. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ Opio, Bobson (2023-04-11). "Ex-Prime Minister Starts Drive to Preserve Lango Traditional Food Stuff". The NileTimes. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ "Malakwang, a bitter sweet delicacy". Monitor. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ Padiyar, Diya (2023-09-08). "How To Make Malakwang? - Global Indian Network". Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ "Ugandan African Feast | Malakwang, Sweet Potatoes, Plantains, Fish Stew, Rice". Amuna Foods. 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ "Acholi cooking lesson with Doreen". Invisible Children. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 "‘Malakwang’, the medicinal delicacy in your backyard". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ Kulanyi, Rachael (2019-06-26). "Cooking: Fancy a plate of Malakwang? Here's how you can prepare it - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2025-01-26.