Dek Ngor

Traditional dish from Uganda

About Dek Ngor

Ugandan traditional sauce made from split yellow peas and peanut butter

Dek Ngor also known as (Dek Ngor Lapena, Dek-ngor, Dek Ngoo, Agira) is a traditional Ugandan sauce that is made from Lapena and it originates from Northern Uganda among the Acholi. It is also eaten in Lango and West Nile regions of Uganda.

Key Ingredients

  • table salt
  • pigeon pea
  • shea butter
  • sodium bicarbonate

Dietary Information

Traditional Uganda cuisine

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