When people think about Uganda, they often picture its breathtaking scenery, lively culture, and welcoming locals. However, tucked away in this East African country is a culinary treasure that both residents and tourists adore: the Ugandan Rolex. This isn’t a fancy timepiece; it’s a mouthwatering dish that combines various flavors and textures into a delightful…

A Ugandan Rolex is a popular street food in Uganda, consisting of a rolled chapati filled with eggs and vegetables. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the watch brand! Here’s how to make a delicious Ugandan Rolex at home: Ingredients: For the Chapati: For the Filling: Instructions Make the Chapati Prepare the…

If you’ve ever visited Uganda, you might have seen something really interesting: locals walking around with a dark-brown drink in a plastic bag. This cool drink is called Omunanansi, a traditional Ugandan pineapple drink that many people love, I included. Omunanansi isn’t just any drink; it’s a tasty mix that usually blends the sweet and…

Every day when I walk around Uganda, I see people with big buckets full of simsim balls. The small ones are usually priced at about 200 shillings, and the larger ones go for around 500 shillings. I can’t help but buy a simsim or two whenever I see a vendor because they’re super easy to…

Uganda is an exciting country located in East Africa, known for its amazing food that reflects its rich culture and traditions. Just like many other places, Uganda has special snacks that you can’t easily find anywhere else, which makes them really special. When I traveled there, I got to taste a bunch of these delicious…

Flatbread is eaten almost all over the world on a regular basis, and Uganda is totally on board with that! Among the many tasty treats Uganda has, chapati stands out as a beloved staple, perfect for both everyday meals and special celebrations, as a little addon to the main course. I still remember the first…

The Ugandan street pizza is basically made with the same ingredients as the famous Rolex, which is a popular street food in Uganda. The Rolex is made of eggs and veggies wrapped in a chapati. What makes the Ugandan street pizza special is how it’s prepared, turning these usual ingredients into something totally different and…

When we talk about cooking, especially traditional foods, there are many ways to make delicious dishes. For example, chapati is a simple flatbread that can be made in many different ways, each having its own unique taste. The different ways to make chapatis show the rich cooking history they come from. Another popular dish is…

Kikomando is a well-liked street food in Uganda that usually includes chapati, which is a kind of flatbread, along with a tasty bean sauce. The name “kikomando” was made popular by Ugandan singer Bobi Wine, who mentioned it in one of his songs. Many Ugandans claims that eating kikomando can give you strength like Arnold…

There are so many fun ways to make a Rolex, and each way has its own cool vibe that adds to this popular dish. But in my opinion, one version is definitely on top of the list: the Rolex with fried vegetables. This twist is not only true to the classic Rolex but also brings…

Kabalagala are traditional pancakes from Uganda that are mainly made with ripe bananas and cassava flour. They sometimes have added spices like cardamom or cinnamon, giving them a sweet and slightly tangy taste because of the bananas. To make kabalagala, you start by mashing the ripe sweet bananas and then mixing them with the flour.…

Whenever I visit Uganda, I always live near Kajjansi. I first went there in 2018 to volunteer, and since then, I’ve kept coming back to that area. I like it because it’s located between Entebbe and Kampala, and it’s just a walk to Lake Victoria. A lot of evenings while I was in Uganda, I…