Traditional Ugandan Matoke recipe

Ingredients:

8-10 Matoke

1 Lemon, juice of (optional)

1 Onion; chopped

2-3 Tomatoes; chopped

1 Green bell pepper; chopped

3-4 Garlic cloves; crushed

1 Chili pepper; chopped (optional)

Salt, coriander, cayenne pepper or red peppers (to taste)

1 lb ground beef or beef stew meat, cut in small pieces (optional)

1 cup beef brothor beef stock (optional)

Oil (for frying)

Preparation:

1. Peel the matoke, cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large pan. Fry the Onion, tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, and garlic together. Add spices to taste. Add meat or broth. Continue frying and stirring until the meat is nearly done or until the broth is starting to boil.

3. Reduce heat. Add matoke. Cover and simmer over low heat until matoke are tender and meat is done. Serve matoke hot.