How to Prepare Matooke (Green Bananas) a Ugandan Food - Mom's Village Kitchen - African Food

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and still provide a nutty flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Peel and chop the green bananas into large pieces.

Place the bananas in a steamer basket over boiling water.

Steam the bananas until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add groundnuts to the onion mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mash the steamed bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

Combine the mashed bananas with the groundnut mixture.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm as a side or main dish.

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