How to pronounce Ukodo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ukodo/. In plain English letters that is oo-KOH-doh, 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 Ukodo?

Ukodo is a main dish of Nigeria. Where it comes from: Niger Delta. People usually eat it for breakfast and on festive days. Its main ingredients are potato and vegetables. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Ukodo comes from

Ukodo is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map. See all dishes from Delta State.

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