East African Matoke
East African green bananas simmered in a rich, savory tomato and onion sauce until meltingly soft — a hearty, subtly sweet staple of Ugandan home cooking.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Peel the green bananas (oil your hands to prevent stickiness) and cut them into 2-inch chunks. Soak them in cold water to prevent browning.
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