Matoke

Ingredients

• 10-12 matoke
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion ( diced)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 1/2 lb beef (cut into small cubes)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (or 2 cubes)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or add to taste)
• 4 medium tomatoes ( diced)
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken stock (or water )
• salt and pepper to taste
• handful coriander leaves (or cilantro [chopped])

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cut the matoke into 1.5 – 2 inch pieces. Put them in water till you are ready to use them so that they don’t become discolored.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions, and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant—a few seconds.

4. 4

   Stir in the beef and add the paprika, curry powder, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover, and leave to cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway between.

5. 5

   Add the matoke, diced tomatoes, and stock (or water), stir, cover, and leave to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or till the matoke becomes tender.

6. 6

   Stir in the coriander and serve.