sombe
🇺🇬 A dish from Uganda
Sombe also known as Cassava leaves stew is a type of stew native to the Bakonzo in Uganda and also in the Eastern DRC, Burudians, Banyarwanda. It is traditionally made from freshly mashed cassava leaves as the main ingredient mixed with either fish or ground nuts paste or any type of meat such as beef, goat's meet, pork.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | cassava leaves, groundnut paste, fish or meat, onion, oil |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | mashed greens simmered into a stew |
| 👅Flavour & style | earthy, nutty, savoury |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | hearty main served with a starch |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does sombe come from?
sombe is a dish that originated in Uganda.
What is sombe?
Sombe also known as Cassava leaves stew is a type of stew native to the Bakonzo in Uganda and also in the Eastern DRC, Burudians, Banyarwanda. It is traditionally made from freshly mashed cassava leaves as the main ingredient mixed with either fish or ground nuts paste or any type of meat such as beef, goat's meet, pork.