Matoke (Ugandan Steamed Green Bananas)
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The Tale of Matoke (Ugandan Steamed Green Bananas)
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Matoke, mashed steamed green bananas, comes from an East African Highland banana variety that likely arrived from Southeast Asia via trade between the first and sixth centuries AD and evolved locally over a millennium in the African Great Lakes region. Especially tied to the Baganda people of central Uganda, it's considered the country's national dish.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 12 green bananas (matoke), peeled and wrapped in banana leaves if available
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup water or stock
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Peel the green bananas and wrap in banana leaves, or place directly in a steamer basket.
- 2Steam the bananas over simmering water for 30-40 minutes until soft.
- 3Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- 4Add tomatoes and bell pepper and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5Mash the steamed bananas lightly in their wrapping or in a bowl.
- 6Fold the mashed matoke into the sauce, or serve the sauce spooned over the mashed bananas.
- 7Season with salt and serve warm.
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