This classic Ugandan dish is made with matooke and beans. This hearty stew is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd. With its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients, Katogo is a great way to explore Uganda’s unique and delicious cuisine.
Ingredients
- matooke
- beans
- cooking oil
- ghee (omuzigo omuganda )
- tomatoes
- onions
- water
- salt
STEPS TO FOLLOW – Our Local Method.
- Wash your already sorted beans
- put them in a clean saucepan
- add water to the beans
- put your saucepan with beans on a lit charcoal stove and cook untill the beans are ready
- as your cooking the beans peel your matooke
- put a clean saucepan on a lit charcoal stove
- add cooking oil to the saucepan and wait untill its ready
- add chopped tomatoes and onions to the saucepan and stir
- add salt to the saucepan and stir till tomatoes are ready
- add a water to the saucepan
- put some of your peeled matooke to the saucepan and then add some of your cooked beans to the saucepan
- add salt to the saucepan
- add the remaining matooke to the saucepan
- add the remaining cooked beans to the saucepan and evenly spread them
- add soup to the saucepan
- add ginger, cotmeal and garlic paste to the saucepan
- cover using a banana leaf and a cover and leave the katogo to boil for about 2-3 minutes and romove the cover
- extend the banana leaf at one side of the saucepan
- add ghee (omuzigo omuganda ) to the saucepan
- put back the banana leaf and cook again for about 3-5 minutes and then remove the cover
- katogo is ready then serve.
In conclusion, Katogo is a delicious and satisfying Ugandan dish that’s perfect for any mealtime. Made with hearty ingredients like matooke and beans, this stew is easy to make and bursting with flavor. By following these simple steps, you can create a delicious and authentic Ugandan meal that’s sure to impress your friends and family. So why not try making Katogo today and experience the rich and diverse flavors of Ugandan cuisine?
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