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Wet Fry Pork

Cultural Context

Wet Fry Pork, also known as Pork Luwombo, hails from Uganda and is a staple in many households. This dish showcases the traditional Ugandan method of cooking meat with vegetables in a rich sauce, often served during communal gatherings and celebrations. Its flavors reflect the local ingredients and culinary practices, making it a beloved comfort food. Today, variations exist across East Africa, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

UgandanUGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pork chops or pork cubes
carrots
green bell peppers
yellow bell peppers
onion
garlic
3 chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
paprika
black pepper
simba seasoning cubes
salt
water

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

1

Wash the pork chops or cubes and place them in a cooking pan.

2

Season the pork with salt and cook on medium heat until the water drains and evaporates.

3

Add chopped onions, garlic, green peppers, and carrots to the pork; mix and cover to sweat for flavor development.

4

Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; mix and cover to allow the tomatoes to soften and develop flavor.

5

Add spices including paprika, black pepper, and simba seasoning cubes; mix well.

6

Add a small amount of water to the pan to create extra gravy and mix again.

7

Let the mixture simmer on low heat until everything is well combined and the pork is cooked through.

8

Boil the accompanying dish, empogolo, with their peelings until ready.

9

Garnish the pork with chopped cilantro or coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

cooking pancutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pork Wet FryPork Luwombo

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