Firinda is a Ugandan sauce, made from uncoated mashed beans that originates from Western Uganda among the Batooro, Banyoro and Bakonzo.

[1] It is a sauce that symbolises hospitality, served at different occasions including traditional marriage ceremonies, restaurants and cultural rituals.

[2][1] The mashed beans are mixed with chopped tomatoes, pumpkin or yam leaves, onions and other ingredients.

Smoked, deep fried or sun dried fish can be mixed to the firinda after it has been prepared separately in another pot.

Firinda is served in Ekibindi (traditional plate) with Kalo which is put in Endiiro (traditional basket made from papyrus) but it can be served with other foods which include; Matooke, Cassava, Rice, sweet potatoes, Posho among other foods.