Ugandan Matoke Recipes

UGANDAN MATOKE

Steps:

• Peel the plantains, cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large pan. Fry the Onion, tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, and garlic together. Add spices to taste. Add meat or broth. Continue frying and stirring until the meat is nearly done or until the broth is starting to boil.
• Reduce heat. Add plantains. Cover and simmer over low heat until plantains are tender and meat is done. Serve matoke (matooke, if you prefer) hot.

MATOKE~ GREEN PLANTAIN GREEN BANANAS STEW

Steps:

• Peel the green bananas- plantain and slice them in to 5mm thick round slices with a serrated knife from your knifes set. Soak them in cold water.
• Chop the tomatoes into small pieces. Slit both the chillies and remove the membrane and seeds and cut into 4 pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan when it is hot add 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds and let them splutter.
• Drain the bananas and add to the pan followed by the tomatoes, salt and pepper and chillies Mix well and add the water.
• Bring the stew to boil , than reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until bananas are tender and sauce has thickened. Add the lemon juice and stir. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh coriander.

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.