Pantry

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Pantry

Ugandan staples I keep on hand, plus diaspora substitutions I actually use.

Staples

      • Basmati/long‑grain rice
      • Cabbage, onions, tomatoes
      • Groundnuts/peanuts, coconut milk (optional)
      • Whole spices for pilau: clove, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, black pepper
      • Maize flour (for posho/porridge
      • Organic dried pinto beans
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Diaspora Substitutions

      • Neutral oil or butter/ghee
      • Stock/broth in place of water for pilau
      • Fresh herbs (cilantro/parsley) for finish
      • Royce

Tools

See: Posho & Porridge, Bean Sauce, Pilau.

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