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Matooke

Ugandan staple of green cooking bananas steamed and mashed, or stewed with tomato and onion.

Time
60min
Steps
5
Matooke, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Peel bananas and keep in water to prevent browning.

    2. 2

      Sauté onion, garlic, tomato and pepper until soft.

    3. 3

      Add bananas, curry powder, salt and water.

    4. 4

      Cover and simmer until tender, 25–30 minutes.

    5. 5

      Mash partly or leave chunky; serve with groundnut sauce or beans.

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