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Matoke with fish

Matoke is a national dish made of green plantains steamed in their leaves, then mashed. Here it is served with fish simmered in tomato and onion, for a simple, comforting meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains, rinse them and wrap them in the banana leaves or baking paper.
  2. Place them in a pot with a little water, cover and steam for 35 to 40 minutes until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, fry the sliced onion and garlic in the oil until golden.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Lay the fish pieces in the sauce, add water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
  6. Mash the cooked plantains with a fork or pestle to get a soft paste.
  7. Serve the matoke with the fish in sauce, sprinkled with coriander.

Variations and tips

Bean version. Add cooked red beans to the sauce for a more filling dish.

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