Spicy Matoke Plantains Recipes

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and slice in 1-inch pieces.
• Place them in a bowl with the lemon juice and enough lukewarm water to cover.
• In a large skillet, heat the ghee.
• Fry onions, cilantro, and chile until onion is translucent.
• Drain the plantain pieces. Add to the skillet with the stock.
• Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes, until the plantains are done.

Steps:

• Peel the plantains, cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.
• 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.
• Reduce heat. Add plantains. Cover and simmer over low heat until plantains are tender and meat is done. Serve matoke (matooke, if you prefer) hot.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes; cover and boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Peel and chop tomatoes; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the peppers, ginger, ground cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add plantains and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until plantains are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro.