How to pronounce Malewa

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /malewa/. In plain English letters that is ma-LEH-wa, 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 Malewa?

Malewa is a main dish of Uganda. Where it comes from: Bugisu (Mount Elgon). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Malewa comes from

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

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Food of Uganda

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