How to pronounce Malakwang

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /malakwaŋ/. In plain English letters that is ma-la-KWANG, 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 Malakwang?

Malakwang 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 vegetables and nuts & seeds. It tastes sour and savory.

Where Malakwang comes from

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

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