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Mtori (Tanzanian stew)

Name: Mtori (Tanzanian stew)
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg beef with bones; 6–8 green cooking bananas (plantains), peeled and sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 potato, peeled and cubed (optional); 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter or margarine; 6 cups water or beef stock; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Mtori is a traditional Tanzanian stew made from green bananas (plantains) and meat, usually beef. It originated among the Chagga people of the Kilimanjaro region in northern Tanzania and has become popular throughout the country. The dish is known for its creamy texture and nourishing qualities. Mtori is commonly served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is especially valued as a comforting and energy-rich meal.

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Ingredients

Makes

1 kg beef with bones
6–8 green cooking bananas (plantains), peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter or margarine
6 cups water or beef stock
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Ingredients for 8 servings (3.8 kg) · the original recipe

Method

1
Place the beef and water in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1–1½ hours.
Stovetop
3
Remove the meat from the stock and set aside.
4
Add the bananas, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and potato to the stock.
5
Cook until the bananas become very soft.
6
Return the cooked meat to the pot.
7
Add the ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
8
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stovetop
9
Mash the bananas using a wooden spoon or potato masher until a thick, creamy consistency is achieved.
10
Stir in the butter or margarine.
11
Adjust seasoning to taste.
12
Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stovetop
13
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

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