How to pronounce Kikomando

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kikomando/. In plain English letters that is kee-ko-MAN-do, 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 Kikomando?

Kikomando is a street food of Uganda. Where it comes from: All Uganda. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and beans & tofu. It tastes savory.

Where Kikomando comes from

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

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Food of Uganda

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