My Matooke!

Matooke is a staple food for the Baganda, a tribe found mainly in Central Uganda. This steamed Plantain is also the backbone of many Agriculturalists in Central and Western Uganda.

Matooke Plant

There are many ways of preparing matooke but the most common way is to wrap it in fibre and leaves and then steam it. You can also slice this in tiny pieces and have tasty fries...

One way of preping Matooke is by steaming it!

Tasty with beef,fish,Groundnuts and my fave..peas...:)

I have seen my brothers in Bukoba enjoying a meal with matooke too, making it an East African fave.

Matooke with peas!

Tip; Matooke is a very delicate food. Treat her like a tender lady and voila! you'd nail it!

Wishing you peace and love,
Esi