How to pronounce Dek ngor

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /dek ŋor/. In plain English letters that is dek NGOR, 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 Dek ngor?

Dek ngor is a main dish of Uganda. Where it comes from: Northern Uganda (Acholi). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu and nuts & seeds. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Dek ngor comes from

Dek ngor is one of 20 signature dishes of Uganda on this map. See all dishes from Gulu.

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