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Ugandan Pancake

Cultural Context

Originating from Uganda, these pancakes, known locally as Kamalewa, are a beloved breakfast staple. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, they reflect the resourcefulness of Ugandan cuisine, often enjoyed with fresh fruit or honey. Today, variations exist across East Africa, adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making them a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

UgandanUGbreakfast
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
10-11 small yellow bananas
cassava flour
all-purpose flour
baking powder
cooking oil

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with additional flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable while still providing flavor.

1

Peel the small yellow bananas.

2

Crush the bananas until they are soft and smooth.

3

Add cassava flour to the crushed bananas (about 4 cups, but not measured).

4

Add a teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

5

Mix the ingredients together until they stick together and form a dough.

6

Sprinkle a little all-purpose flour on a board and spread out the dough.

7

Roll out the dough to make it thin, as it will rise when fried.

8

Cut the rolled dough into pancake shapes.

9

Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

10

Fry the pancakes until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pancutting boardrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggscoconut

Also Known As

KamalewaLuwombo Pancake

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