Cooking Around the Planet |Burundi| Ep. 10 of 195 |Burundian Matoke|

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley or dill can substitute for flavor.

Boil the plantains for about 30-45 minutes until soft.

Peel the boiled plantains, which should come off easily.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add a whole red onion and minced garlic.

Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

Blend three tomatoes into a liquid.

Add the blended tomatoes to the pan with the onion and garlic.

Add about 1.5 cups of rinsed canned sweet peas to the mixture.

Stir in Swiss chard and cook for about 5-10 minutes until wilted.

Add peanut butter to the mixture and combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary