Empogola

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Empogola is a traditional dish in Uganda, primarily consisting of green bananas (matoke) that are cooked with their peels intact.[1][2] It is particularly enjoyed in different regions of Uganda and is often paired with roasted meats such as pork or muchomo.

  • Choose mature but firm matoke that are free from blemishes
  • Thoroughly wash the bananas to remove any dirt or impurities from the skins since they are cooked with the peel on
  • Place the unpeeled bananas in a large pot of boiling water
  • Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the bananas become tender
  • Drain the water and serve the bananas hot. The peels can be removed just before eating
  • It is served with muchomo, roasted pork, groundnut (peanut) sauce, vegetable sauces

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