Empaate: A Meal Made with Bananas Used for Making Waragi
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You have heard of and taken Uganda Waragi but did you know that the banana used to make this gin is also edible? Today’s story is about Embiire the banana used for making Ugandan gin and how Special Guest Ritah Tumuhimbise (The Cooking Nurse) used to enjoy the way her grandmother cooked it. If you are Ugandan and have a similar dish or story, let us know by leaving a comment on this episode wherever you are listening from. Translations: Scum(amakancha) – Sap Echichumbe – Omugoyo. Listen to omugoyo stories here: https://tinyurl.com/5upfssbj Follow Ritah on Instagram: @thecookingnurs3, YouTube: The Cooking Nurse, Tiktok: @thecookingnurs3 Connect with us on the socials using #ourfoodstoriesUg to let us know what part of the story you enjoyed the most. If you would like to contribute a food story or know someone interested in contributing to this podcast, Kindly email [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram @akitcheninuganda. Music: Ketsa - Bless-Ups, Ketsa - Spinny-Wheel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-food-stories/message
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