5 Street Food Tips for Safely Savoring the Flavors of Uganda

5 Street Food Tips for Safely Savoring the Flavors of Uganda

Uganda might not be among the famous food destinations in Africa, however it is one of the culinary destinations that can handle diets for many travelers who focus on avoiding hunger but not much on the taste of the food. The food is always starchy and bland, but there are some exciting foods that can be found on the streets during a safari in Uganda around most of the villages. These street foods are often served in bags like polythene bags and bags made from scrap printer paper. What makes it interesting when using this scrap printer is that, you may sometimes get good writings on the paper that is used for serving you like village meetings, local news as you eat your food? Not to forget where you bought the food from, these stalls have amazing names and slogans.

As you enjoy your street food in Uganda here are some tips that can help you have the best way of savoring the flavors of the pearl of Africa.

Eat when it is hot

Eat the food when it is in the right temperature, this is the best way to reduce the chances of getting sick or food poisoning. Remember the foods that are served when cold are always hard to trust and be sure about. If there is a possibility of you seeing the food cooking in the hot pan or over the grill then that is the best food you shouldn’t be scared of eating. This is safe because the food will be in high temperatures which can generally kill the harmful bacteria. Enjoy your hot foods like beef, pork, and chapatti among others as you explore the corners of the country and the interesting gems on your Uganda safari.

Watch out for water

On any Uganda safari tour, whether to see the gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park or a city tour in Kampala, make sure you don’t temper with the tap water, it is not safe to take it for drinking because it can real cause sickness. Note that some of the ice vendors or the services hawkers may also use this same water for making the ice so be on alter. It is best to ask or check before taking a taste of the ice or give it a miss to be on a safer side.

Make your own choice of food

It is best for one to make your own choice of the food, as you venture into Uganda’s beauties. These street vendors sell different foods like fruits, roasted meat, bottled drinking water, snacks, among others so it’s better for a traveler to make his/her choice that will favor the body. But it’s more advisable to enjoy cooked meals from any vendor because it’s always hot.

Follow the locals

Don’t be on a rush to buy the food but be so sensitive by following where the locals buy from. After all even the locals, get sick if they also buy bad food but they are more likely to avoid vendors that have less stellar reputation. Join and buy from the stall who always has a long queue of people who look like they know of what they are doing, definitely you will get the best taste out of it.   

Offer yourself time to adjust  

Travelling for long distances either on road or on air takes a toll on the body, especially if the food you’re eating is unfamiliar and the digestive system is adjusting. It is you to determine whether the food is good for your body or not. Give the body the time to adjust at least after one to two days you will definitely enjoy it like any other local person.

Food poisoning shouldn’t ruin your holiday in Uganda, this tips can help reduce the risk of getting sick on your well-earned break, but don’t hesitate to make sure you don’t forget the travel insurance.