Kondre (Cameroonian Plantain and Meat Pottage)

Ingredients

• 6 ripe plantains, peeled and chunked
• 1 lb beef or goat meat, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup palm oil
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 2 cups water or stock
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Brown the meat in palm oil in a large pot, then add the onion and cook until soft.
2. 2Add tomatoes and scotch bonnet and cook until the tomatoes break down.
3. 3Pour in water or stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes until the meat is tender.
4. 4Add the plantain chunks and continue simmering 15-20 minutes until the plantains are soft but still holding shape.
5. 5Mash a few plantain pieces against the side of the pot to slightly thicken the sauce.
6. 6Season with salt and serve hot.

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