CULINARY ADVENTURES AND FOOD IN UGANDA.

Culinary tours and food in Uganda.

Just on the thought of the pearl of Africa, immediately a gorilla safari in Uganda crosses the mind because the country is known worldwide as the prime home for mountain gorillas with almost half of the world’s remaining population.

Perhaps on the mention of a Uganda safari, you instantly imagine yourself on a boat cruise on the world’s longest river; the Nile River, or standing in front of one of the strongest waterfalls in Uganda and maybe splendid encounters with Africa’s big five.

Yes, it is true that Uganda is one of the most beautiful, exotic and culturally unique destinations in the world. It presents paramount wildlife safaris in Africa, but it offers more than that. Safaris in Uganda also furnish an outstanding opportunity for culinary and food adventures.

Food bespeaks the heart and soul of a culture. Whether in a national park or anywhere around a city, have an authentic food experience by getting to the streets and search for the best local cuisines in the local farmer’s market. This gives a true insight into Uganda’s tastes and delicacies.

Fresh fruits in Uganda.

All over Uganda, almost every eye blink is welcomed with a glance at a garden of fresh organic fruits. Mangoes, jackfruits, oranges, passion fruits, pineapples, bananas and others are existent everywhere in all parts of the country. On the way to national parks in Uganda, all roads and highways are filled with street vendors displaying and selling fresh fruits.

Almost every town has an organic fruit market where travelers can find nearly all fruits in Uganda at one stop-point. A bunch of fruits on a Uganda trip is essential to keep hunger at bay. All in the while finding pleasure in your stay in the pearl of Africa.

Eat like a local.

Long gone are the days when feasting out implied hunting endlessly for the best local hotspots only to bear the disappointment of choosing the wrong place. Now local restaurants are extensively spread all over Uganda. Bump into one of the local hotels and taste the community cuisines. Taste the matooke, the millet bread, Amalewa and untreated beef and chicken.

One of Uganda’s delicacies that all travelers shouldn’t miss is the Rolex. A popular food item combining fried eggs and vegetables wrapped in a chapatti. Something that can be eaten at any time of the day, be it breakfast, lunch, supper or just a snack. It’s an all-time food item.

How to prepare local food in Uganda.

Gaining wisdom is better than a good grade. Yes, a taste of a local cuisine is awesome but learning how to prepare it is more beneficial. Gain top tips from the local chefs in the restaurants, however, the most experiential one is learning from the native cooks.

Visit the women’s group in Uganda’s local communities especially those surrounding national parks. And be taught how to make fire and cook the local cuisines through several demonstrations. Having learned these, you will become everyone’s chosen host on the return back home.

Eat with a local family

It’s now time to join a local family for delicious meals of different delicacies. Have a highlight breakfast with garden fresh produce flavored with typically local spices of the community. Taste organic dairy products like milk, butter, and cheese right from the farm with roasted maize or cassava. Dining with a local family in Uganda is a one-time life experience.

Indeed, it’s not even negotiable that food is a huge part of travel. What is a Uganda tour without tasting the local food? If you ever thought of venturing into culinary travel or tasting food in Uganda, this is the absolute time for you.