Matoke Recipe and preparing: Matoke is a stable meal enjoyed among Kenyan people more so the Abagusii community. As much as this is a simple meal, many people don’t find their way around it.

UPDATE: Here is an updated post on how to cook matoke

Ingredients

1. A bunch of matoke (peeled)cut into halves
2. 2 large tomatoes grated
3. 1 large onion chopped
4. 2 cloves of garlic grated
5. A bunch of coriander leaves finely chopped
6. 1 large green Bell pepper cubed
7. 2 Royco cubes
8. Salt to taste
9. A spoonful of cooking oil
10. 2 cups of water

Procedure

• Pour the chopped onions into a large sufuria or saucepan and add a spoonful of cooking oil.
• Place the Sufuria on medium heat and stir the mixture until the onions begin to turn golden brown
• Add the grated garlic and continue stirring for two more minutes.
• Add the chopped Bell pepper and mix well.
• You can now add the peeled matoke bit by bit as you stir. Continue stirring for two minutes.
• Add the grated tomatoes and stir for three minutes.
• Pour in the water until it slightly covers the matoke and stir.
• Add a pinch of salt and crushed Royco cubes and mix well.
• Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat even further.
• Let it cook for 30 minutes or until the matoke is tender. Add the chopped coriander leaves and cover for two minutes.
• Your matoke is now ready to serve.

Note: Matoke is better served hot and can be taken with wet fry beef and Kachumbari on the side. Fresh fruit juice will also come in handy.