Katogo d’Entebbe (Ugandan One-Pot Braised Green Bananas & Red Kidney Beans) – Authentic Uganda Recipe
Beloved Ugandan morning-and-evening one-pot comfort stew simmering green bananas directly in creamy bean gravy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇬 Uganda (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Peeled green cooking bananas (matooke), Tender red kidney beans, Rich tomato, Garlic, Ginger
Ingredients for Katogo d’Entebbe (Ugandan One-Pot Braised Green Bananas & Red Kidney Beans) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) peeled green cooking bananas (matooke), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups tender red kidney beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup rich tomato
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Uganda seasoning (ginger, mild curry powder, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown peeled green cooking bananas (matooke) for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger, mild curry powder, fresh cilantro, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add tender red kidney beans and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in rich tomato right before serving warm.