SPICY MATOKE AND KALES

Matoke is a common meal among the Gusii people. Several modifications can be made on the recipe depending on individual preferences.

Ingredients:

Green Cooking Bananas (Matoke)

• 10 green cooking bananas (matoke). 
• Juice from 1 Lemon. 
• 2 medium sliced onions. 
• ½ bunch of fresh coriander leaves (dhania).
• 1 whole chili (this is optional, especially if your family is averse to food with chili).
• 2 cups of beef stock.

Preparation method

1. Peel the bananas and soak in lukewarm water with the juice from the lemon, for two minutes.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
3. Fry the onions, chili and dhania until golden brown.
4. Add the bananas and the two cups of beef stock and cover.
5. Simmer for half an hour and remove from the fire.

Kales (Sukuma Wiki)

• 2 bunches of chopped Kales (Sukuma Wiki) or Spinach.
• 2 medium chopped onions.
• 2-4chopped tomatoes.
• Leftover meat.
• Green pepper.
• 2-3 tablespoons oil.
• Salt to taste.

Preparation method

1. Fry the onions until soft and brown.
2. Add tomatoes, green pepper and the left over meat.
3. Cook together until well heated.
4. Add the kales (sukuma wiki) or spinach and cook over a low heat for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is well blended.
5. Add salt to taste and serve hot.

NB: This recipe has been adopted from Standard media. However, several modifications have been made.