All about favorite bubwoba types of my childhood. Including tips from Luhya culture on how to know which wild mushrooms are edible. Bubwoba Types Get to know about bubobwa types that were common on Luhya tables as food. Jump to: Bubwoba Bukusuma, Buchelamachi, Bubwoba Bukochwe, Bumekele, Bubwoba Busina/Nasina I have seen guys going to school … Read more
Chiswa chisiisi, a Luhya delicacy, is the termite of ‘termite season’. I recall the joys of my childhood trapping, harvesting and storing chiswa chisiisi. One time I was watching news and heard a senior politician calling my people, the people of Mulembe, a people who are known as honest and sincere communicators; people who love … Read more
More secrets to good food from my grandma’s cookbook. This time we sit by her feet as she teaches us how to prepare bubwoba as the first step to whipping up tasty but simple creamy wild mushroom the Luhya way. We’ve already shared a family secret with the simple beef tallow Luhya mushroom recipe. If … Read more
Chiswa chikhupaka are a much loved Luhya delicacy. A story from my childhood on the joys, work, art and craft of harvesting termites for food. The village where I was born has its dry season very late November, throughout December and a large part of January. Often in November and December, schools were closed. Those … Read more
Chiswa chikhupaka are a much loved Luhya delicacy. A story from my childhood on the joys, work, art and craft of harvesting termites for food. The village where I was born has its dry season very late November, throughout December and a large part of January. Often in November and December, schools were closed. Those … Read more
What is munyu kwa lukhaye? In this post we not only provide answers but also offer a short tutorial on how to make munyu kwa lukhaye. We also list dishes that when cooked with munyu kwa lukhaye, are sure to a delight. Across the 18 sub-nations that make up mulembe nation, the word munyu refers … Read more
Enyama esike is a traditional Luhya meat dish that uses smoke, gentle heat and time to age meat. The Luhya are a Bantu tribe found largely in Western Kenya, with small communities in Central Uganda and Northern Tanzania. They are re-known for their rich culture that includes a cuisine to delight in. This enyama esike … Read more
We use whole milk, onions and a combination of Luhya traditional vegetables to take the sting off the known bitterness of miroo (mitoo) for a tasty meal. Maybe we should start referring Luhya traditional vegetables by their scientific or common names. Then maybe, they’d get the respect they deserve. Just for a moment imagine the … Read more
The following three tips will help cheat your way to the perfect kienyeji chicken the luhya way. We guarantee you that these tips will leave your in-laws impressed and satiated. In this article jump to 3 tips to get the perfect kienyeji chicken dressing your chicken the right way, culturally munyu musherekha easy and delicious … Read more
Kivambara, also obambo or shivambala, is a traditional Luhya dried fish dish popular among the Maragoli Luhya of Kenya. The luo call it obambla. For the Portuguese, bacalhau— the omnipresent ingredient in traditional Portuguese dishes could be the equivalent. Indeed, dried fish dishes are common across most cultures: Mediterranean cuisine, Asian culinary delights and African … Read more
