How to pronounce Kuku paka

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kuku paka/. In plain English letters that is KOO-koo PAH-ka, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kuku paka?

Kuku paka is a main dish of Kenya. Where it comes from: Coast. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are chicken and nuts & seeds. It tastes smoky, spicy and rich.

Where Kuku paka comes from

Kuku paka is one of 8 signature dishes of Kenya on this map.

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