Matoke, meaning Highland banana is a staple food around East Africa, mostly in Uganda and Tanzania.
It is mostly prepared from unripe green bananas with some vegetables of your choice. These East African highlands green bananas are typically mashed, pounded, or boiled. They are usually eaten with meats, fish, peanut sauce, and vegetables. Matoke can be made in different ways and according to different recipes, but the process is always the same. It tastes a bit sour and is normally eaten during lunch because of its ability to keep you really satisfied.
Matoke has alot of great health benefits such as improving your digestive system, boosting your immune system, It’s also high in fiber, which helps with weight loss, contains anti-inflammatory properties due to its high levels of polyphenols such as quercetin which have been shown to prevent inflammation caused by various diseases like cancer or arthritis.
