Spicy Matoke Plantains Recipes

SPICY MATOKE

Steps:

• In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with the salt and pepper. In batches, add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned beef to a plate and set it aside. Add the onion and chile pepper to the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Add the curry powder and coriander, and stir for 1 minute. Return the beef to the Dutch oven, and stir in the water. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the meat is tender and the liquid has almost com- pletely evaporated, about 1 hour. (If the stew looks as if it's drying out, add a little more water.) Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃). Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish . In a large bowl, combine the plantains and spinach, and mash together with a fork until fairly smooth. Stir in the beef stew. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, and dot the top with the butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the grated coconut if desired, and serve immediately.

SPICY MATOKE (PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and slice in 1-inch pieces.
• Place them in a bowl with the lemon juice and enough lukewarm water to cover.
• In a large skillet, heat the ghee.
• Fry onions, cilantro, and chile until onion is translucent.
• Drain the plantain pieces. Add to the skillet with the stock.
• Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes, until the plantains are done.

MATOKE IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes; cover and boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Peel and chop tomatoes; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the peppers, ginger, ground cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add plantains and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until plantains are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro.