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Ugandan Matoke
Green plantains simmer with tomato, onion, pepper, garlic, stock, and spices into a soft East African pot.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 5~390 kcal🇺🇬 Ugandan🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 8 adet Green plantains
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Green pepper
- 4 diş Garlic
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Meat stock or vegetable stock
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains, cut into large slices, and soak in lemon water.
- 2
Soften the onion in oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomatoes, pepper, garlic, cumin, and salt, and cook for 8 minutes to make a sauce.
8 min08:00 - 4
Drain the plantains and add them to the pot.
- 5
Add the meat stock or vegetable stock and cover.
- 6
Cook the matoke for 35 minutes, until the plantains are tender.
35 min35:00 - 7
Lightly mash the plantains into the sauce.
- 8
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Soaking the plantains in lemon water reduces browning and balances the starch.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot and soft alongside meat stew or beans.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
14
g protein
64
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 64%Fat 22%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ugandan Matoke make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ugandan Matoke take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Ugandan Matoke difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ugandan Matoke have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 64g, fat: 10g.Is Ugandan Matoke allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Ugandan Matoke belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ugandan cuisine.How many ingredients does Ugandan Matoke need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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