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Matoke Bananas

Matoke Bananas

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Matoke Bananas – Savoury, Starchy & Uniquely Versatile

Our Matoke bananas from Uganda are a must-try for exotic fruit lovers seeking something truly authentic and flavourful. These short, plump green bananas are harvested before ripening, making them ideal for cooking.

Matoke are traditionally steamed, boiled, or roasted, where their dense, starchy flesh softens to a tender texture with a subtle tang. This distinctive taste is the foundation of many savoury East African dishes; most famously the national dish of Uganda and Rwanda, where Matoke is steam-cooked and mashed to perfection.

Though best known as a savoury cooking banana, Matoke Bananas can also be enjoyed as a dessert banana once fully ripe. When the skin turns a deep yellow, the flavour transforms, rich, sweet, and creamy, perfect for banana bread, porridge toppings, smoothies, or simply eaten out of hand.

Nutritionally, Matoke bananas are a wholesome source of dietary fibre and plant-based protein, making them as nourishing as they are versatile.

Explore the delicious dual nature of Matoke; green and savoury or ripe and sweet. Discover why this East African staple deserves a spot in your kitchen.

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Also known as: Matooke, Amatooke, Ekitookye & Mandizi

Origin: Uganda

Preparation: After steaming, the Matoke are mashed and eaten with savoury meals. They are also used to make a breakfast dish in Uganda and sometimes cooked together with meat and fish. Matoke can also be eaten fresh out of hand, once left to ripen.

Usage: To best enjoy the flavour, simply eat fresh out of hand. Red dacca bananas can also be used in food and drinks recipes as you would other banana varieties.

Storage: Carefully peel and place in water to stop browning. Cook, usually by steaming. It is recommended to cover the knife for peeling, and your hands, in oil to prevent the natural latex from the Matoke to stick to your hands.

What's in the box?

Matoke Bananas!
You have the option to pick a quantity that suits you. Whether you're looking to indulge in a small batch or stock up for a larger gathering, we offer Matoke Bananas in various quantities to suit your preferences. Choose the perfect amount for your needs. You can also add some of our other exotic fruits to your order and receive them all together.

Gift packaging

This selection isn't packed in our gift boxes although we do offer the chance to get a complimentary handwritten gift message should you want to gift it.

Shipping

We offer next day delivery on all orders placed between Monday and Friday before 3:30pm. Orders placed over the weekend are dispatched on Monday. Deliveries are an all day service and the Courier will provide a time slot on the day.

Returns

Due to the perishable nature of the product we do not offer any returns although we are more than happy to mediate any issues you may encounter. We recommend you contact us within 24hrs of receiving your order. Our main priority is that our customers have an enjoyable experience.

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