Ugali Matumbo Stew Recipe | How to Make Ugali and Matumbo Stew | Infoods

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable than tripe.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is usually less expensive.

ugali flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maize flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while maize is traditional and cost-effective.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a fresh alternative, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

Clean the beef tripe thoroughly under cold water.

Cut the tripe into bite-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped green bell peppers and carrots, stirring for 3-4 minutes.

Season with coriander, cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Pour in enough water to cover the tripe and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste and add lime juice before serving.

Prepare ugali by boiling water and gradually adding ugali flour, stirring until thickened.

Serve the matumbo stew hot alongside ugali.

Cooking Techniques

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