Matoke Recipes

UGANDAN MATOKE

Ugandan Matoke image

Matoke (or Matooke) refer to the plantain or plantain banana in Uganda, where plantains are a staple crop. In Uganda, plantain bananas are often wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed until tender. This dish can be made with or without the meat.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 -10 plantains
1 lemon, juice of (optional)
oil (for frying)
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 tomatoes, chopped (or canned whole tomatoes, drained)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chili pepper, chopped (optional)
cayenne pepper (to taste) or red pepper (to taste)
1 lb ground beef (optional) or 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in bite-sized pieces (optional)
1 cup beef broth (optional) or 1 cup beef stock (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 19.5, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 57.2, Protein 5.8

MATOKE IN PEANUT SAUCE

Matoke in Peanut Sauce image

This African recipe comes from BeadforLife, an organization that, through the sales of hand-crafted beaded jewelry, helps teach Ugandan women business skills so they can support their families. Matoke, also known as plantains or green bananas, are eaten daily in Uganda. They are often wrapped in their own leaves and steamed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 yellow plantains, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups water
1/2 cup finely ground peanuts
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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