In a vibrant Kampala neighborhood, three generations of women from the Buganda tribe welcome visitors into their family compound for an immersive culinary journey. The experience begins at a bustling local market, identifying exotic ingredients like matooke (green bananas), nakati (African eggplants), and fresh Nile perch. Back in the outdoor kitchen, participants learn time-honored techniques: pounding groundnuts with massive wooden mortars, steaming luwombo in banana leaves, and preparing the perfect rolex (Uganda’s beloved street food omelet rolled in chapati).
As dishes cook over wood fires, elders share how food preparation rituals mark important life events – from birth celebrations to marriage negotiations. The feast that follows becomes a lively cultural exchange, with storytelling, riddles, and spontaneous music. This experience not only preserves culinary heritage but provides sustainable income for families maintaining traditions in an urbanizing world, with participants receiving handwritten recipes as souvenirs of their flavorful journey.
