Left over Matooke recipe || Ugandan delicacy with a twist || Rural Life

matooke

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots add a milder flavor.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can add moisture without added cost.

Slice the matooke into small bite-sized pieces.

Heat the skillet over fire and add cooking oil.

Add the sliced vegetables and salt to the skillet to soften the tomatoes quickly.

Add optional chili flakes and masala spices if desired.

Add a little water and cover the skillet to let it cook until the matooke is warm enough.

Serve with avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary