Day 4: Breakfast – Katoogo (Matoke in Gnut Sauce)

A traditional Ugandan one-pot meal made with matoke and a rich groundnut sauce. No oil version!

Ingredients:

  • 10–12 fingers of matoke (green cooking bananas)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup groundnut (g-nut) paste
  • 2 cups water (or adjust for desired thickness)
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Prepare the matoke:
    Peel the matoke and cut each banana into halves. Rinse and set aside in water to prevent browning.
  2. Add the matoke, onions and tomatoes
    In a large saucepan add 2 cups of water and heat
    Drain and add the matoke pieces to the pan. Add onions and tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes
  3. Add the groundnut sauce:
    Mix the g-nut paste with water in a bowl until smooth.
    Pour into the pan and stir well. Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Day 4a Breakfast katoogo gnut RECIPE

To Serve:

Serve hot, as is. Traditionally eaten on its own, but you can pair it with sliced avocado or a simple tomato and onion salad.

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