Stuffed Pumpkin Luwombo: A Dish that Inspired a Career in Food

<p>In this episode, special guest Chef Douglas Lumala shares a cherished and loved stuffed pumpkin dish and how it inspired him to pursue a career in the food industry. In this story we get an insight into how the popular food preparation method of luwombo is carried out.</p> <p>Useful Terms (in Luganda):</p> <p>Luwombo - A traditional Ugandan dish cooked within a tempered banana leaf. Plural - Mpombo</p> <p>Nsujju - Pumpkin</p> <p>Ndagala - Banana leaves used to wrap luwombo</p> <p>Luwombo leaf - Tempered young and tender banana leaf used to cook luwombo</p> <p>Ebyaayi - Banana fibers used to tie luwombo</p> <p>Ekibbo - Woven basked used in preparing food</p> <p>Check out the following videos on how luwombo is made:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPIF76TjORk"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPIF76TjORk</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTU4fD3E7pI"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTU4fD3E7pI</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjH3Rzf5cAo&amp;t=46s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjH3Rzf5cAo&amp;t=46s</a></p> <p>Connect with us on the socials using&nbsp;#ourfoodstoriesUg to let us know what part of the story you enjoyed the most.</p> <p>If you would like to contribute or know someone interested in contributing to this podcast, Kindly email akitcheninuganda@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram @akitcheninuganda. Music: Ketsa - Bless-Ups, Ketsa - Spinny-Wheel</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-food-stories/message