How to pronounce Ming'oko

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /miŋɡoko/. In plain English letters that is ming-GOH-ko, 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 Ming'oko?

Ming'oko is a snack of Tanzania. Where it comes from: Mtwara (Makonde Plateau). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes savory.

Where Ming'oko comes from

Ming'oko is one of 11 signature dishes of Tanzania on this map.

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Food of Tanzania

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