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Ibitoki n'inyama (plantains and meat)

A stew of plantain bananas and beef simmered with onion and tomato, with a mild, comforting taste. It's a much-loved family dish, served hot with its sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the onions and dice the tomatoes.
  2. Brown the meat in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes to sear it on all sides.
  3. Add the onions and tomatoes, let them sweat for 5 minutes, then pour in the water and add the salt and spices.
  4. Cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  5. Peel the bananas, cut them into thick chunks and add them to the sauce. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are tender without falling apart.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked red beans and add a few mushrooms for texture.

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