Luwombo de Buganda avec Matooke (Royal Ugandan Chicken Peanut Stew & Steamed Green Bananas) – Authentic Uganda Recipe

Ingredients for Luwombo de Buganda avec Matooke (Royal Ugandan Chicken Peanut Stew & Steamed Green Bananas) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) browned chicken thighs and mushrooms, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups velvety roasted red-skin peanut and tomato gravy, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup golden mashed steamed green bananas (matooke)
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Uganda seasoning (ginger, sweet onion, smoked banana-leaf aroma, curry touch)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown browned chicken thighs and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger, sweet onion, smoked banana-leaf aroma, curry touch, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add velvety roasted red-skin peanut and tomato gravy and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in golden mashed steamed green bananas (matooke) right before serving warm.