{"product_id":"mukene-silver-fish-uganda-70g","title":"Mukene Silver Fish Uganda – 70g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd deep, authentic East African flavour to your sauces, soups, and groundnut stews with \u003cstrong\u003eMukene Silver Fish Uganda 70g\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known as Dagaa or Omena across East Africa, Mukene is a small dried fish packed with protein, calcium, and omega-3s — a beloved ingredient in Ugandan, Kenyan, and Tanzanian home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/fishery\/en\/species\/2495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRastrineobola argentea (Mukene\/Dagaa)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of East Africa's most nutritious traditional foods. Available in the UAE exclusively on Mekazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Mukene Silver Fish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRich in Protein \u0026amp; Calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e — a powerhouse of nutrition in every small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic East African Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds deep umami depth to sauces and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — use in groundnut sauce, bean stew, or fry crispy as a side dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Ugandan Staple\u003c\/strong\u003e — trusted in homes across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLong Shelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e — dried and preserved naturally for extended freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mukene Silver Fish (Dagaa\/Omena)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uganda (Lake Victoria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e AED 19.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair With These Ugandan Staples on Mekazon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/products\/groundnuts-paste-for-soup-1kg-african-peanut-paste-uae\"\u003eGroundnuts Paste 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e — combine with Mukene for the ultimate Ugandan groundnut sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/products\/maganjo-maize-flour-uganda\"\u003eMaganjo Maize Flour 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e — serve posho with Mukene sauce for a classic Ugandan meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/products\/yellow-wax-beans-uganda-1kg-dried-beans-in-uae\"\u003eYellow Beans 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e — cook beans and add Mukene for extra depth and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/products\/matooke-green-bananas-per-kg\"\u003eMatooke (Green Bananas)\u003c\/a\u003e — steam matooke and serve with Mukene sauce for a full Ugandan dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mukene used for in cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMukene is used to flavour groundnut sauce, bean stews, and soups. It can also be fried crispy and eaten as a protein-rich side dish with ugali or matooke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mukene the same as Dagaa or Omena?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mukene (Uganda), Dagaa (Tanzania), and Omena (Kenya) are all the same small dried silver fish from Lake Victoria — just different regional names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I pick up this product in Dubai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable for collection from our Uganda pickup point. Select your location at checkout on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekazon.com\"\u003eMekazon.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEKAZON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979745411297,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/0520\/9057\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb16_2026_09_23_39PM.jpg?v=1771262681","url":"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/om\/products\/mukene-silver-fish-uganda-70g","provider":"MEKAZON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}