Ugandan Bufuke with Onion Sauce
Discover the irresistible flavors of Ugandan Bufuke with Onion Sauce, a traditional East African dish that combines crispy, golden millet flour dumplings with a rich and aromatic onion-tomato sauce. These bite-sized bufuke are deep-fried to perfection, offering a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with the earthy warmth of cumin, coriander, and garlic-infused sauce. Quick to prepare and made with simple, wholesome ingredients like millet or cassava flour, fresh vegetables, and a touch of spice, this recipe brings authentic Ugandan cuisine to your table. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, and serve as a unique appetizer or comforting main dish. Perfect for food lovers eager to explore global flavors, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Millet flour (or cassava flour)
- 150 milliliters Hot water
- 500 milliliters Cooking oil (for frying)
- 2 pieces Large onions
- 2 pieces Tomatoes
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 milliliters Water (for onion sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix the millet flour with hot water a little at a time, stirring until it forms a firm, pliable dough. Adjust with more water or flour as needed to achieve a non-sticky texture.
Pinch small portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized dumplings, about the size of a marble.
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat until it reaches approximately 180°C (350°F).
Fry the bufuke in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
For the sauce, thinly slice the onions and finely chop the tomatoes and garlic.
In a separate pan, add 2 tablespoons of the frying oil and sauté the onions over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
Stir in the tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper, and cook until the tomatoes break down into a thick sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the water to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes to create a smooth onion sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
To serve, place the bufuke on a plate and pour the onion sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Ugandan Bufuke with Onion Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 510.5 g | 654% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.6 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2406 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1525 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
