How to pronounce Eshabwe

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /eʃabwe/. In plain English letters that is eh-SHAH-bweh, 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 Eshabwe?

Eshabwe is a main dish of Uganda. Where it comes from: Ankole. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Eshabwe comes from

Eshabwe is one of 20 signature dishes of Uganda on this map.

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Food of Uganda

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