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Malakwang And Sweet Potatoes | Classic Acholi Recipe

This is an absolutely delicious Acholi, Luo, Ugandan dish. Sour and sweet usually go well together that's why malakwang and sweet potatoes are a perfect match! & taste so good. Malakwang was the very first Ugandan dish I learnt to cook in my youth and it came out perfect. Over the years, I have mastered the art of cooking it with excellent results every time. You too can learn to cook Malakwang to enjoy with your family and friends. As for Sweet potatoes, they are another Ugandan delicacy. When growing up, I used to plant them with my elder sister. They can be eaten with any sauce, or with peanut butter, sesame butter or a blend of both. We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Acholi, African, Alur, Lango, Luo, Lwo, Northern Ugandaa, Ugandan
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Malakwang in peanut butter sauce
  • 300 grams Dry Malakwang
  • 340 grams smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 tin tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1,5 litres water Add as needed
Boiled Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 kg Fresh Ugandan sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 litre water

Equipment

  • kitchen knife
  • wooden spoon
  • large saucepan

Method
 

Malakwang
  1. Boil water is a pan
  2. Add the dry malakwang leaves
  3. Cook for 15 minutes
  4. Test for softness by pressing a bit of leaves against the wooden spoon
  5. Drain ot the first water completely
  6. Add fresh hot water
  7. Add tomatoes
  8. Boil for 5 minutes
  9. Add salt and mix well
  10. Add peanut butter
  11. Serve while still hot and eat with sweet potatoes
  12. Can be eaten with millet bread, maize meal and boiled cassava
Boiled Sweet Potatoes
  1. Peel the sweet potatoes
  2. Wash thoroughly
  3. Cut them at desired sizes
  4. Boil in a large enough saucepan for 20 - 25 minutes
  5. Poke with a knife or skewer to test for softness
  6. Serve with malakwang
  7. Can be eaten with any sauce of your choice

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