Matoke (Plantain Stew)

Ingredients

• 6 medium Green plantains
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel and chop green plantains into chunks.
2. 2Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.
3. 3Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
4. 4Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
5. 5Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
6. 6Add plantains and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
7. 7Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until plantains are tender.
8. 8Season with salt and black pepper.
9. 9Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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