Our Food Stories

Oboko Kwe - A Wild Cucumber at Risk of Extinction


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Do you know of a dish/plant that is no longer eaten these days? Episode 23 takes us through the journey of Oboko Kwe: A wild cucumber that is almost non-existent. Special guest Ismail shares how this cucumber was harvested and prepared. He also shares some reasons foods like this are no longer available. You will learn something new today. If you are Ugandan and have a similar dish or story, let us know by leaving a comment on this episode wherever you are listening from.

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Music: Ketsa - Bless-Ups, Ketsa - Spinny-Wheel

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