World Flavors Cookbook

Matoke (Stewed Green Bananas)

Green bananas slow-cooked in a fragrant tomato and onion stew — a filling and starchy main course.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 6 green cooking bananas (matoke), peeled
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2. Add tomatoes and curry powder, cook into a thick sauce.
3. Add peeled green bananas and water.
4. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes until bananas are very soft.
5. Mash gently or serve whole in the sauce.