Ugandan Mashed Green Plantain Matoke with Tomato and Onion

What you need

• 6 green plantains, about 1 kg (2 lb), East African matoke bananas if available
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped, optional
• 3 tomatoes, about 400 g (14 oz), peeled and chopped
• 500 ml (2 cups) water
• 1 tsp salt, to taste
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Method

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1. 1

   Cut the ends off each plantain and slit the peel along its ridges. Pry the peel off with the tip of a knife.

2. 2

   Cut the plantains into thick chunks about 3 cm (1 in) long. Squeeze the lemon over them and toss so they do not darken.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, 4-5 min.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and green chili. Cook for 1 min.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring now and then, until they break down into a thick sauce, 8-10 min.

6. 6

   Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.

7. 7

   Add the plantains and cover the pot. Cook over low heat, turning the chunks once, until a knife slides in with no resistance, 35-40 min. Add a splash of water if the pot looks dry.

8. 8

   Mash the plantains right in the pot, working in the sauce, until the texture is thick and slightly chunky.

9. 9

   Season with pepper, taste for salt and serve hot.

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