Maboke ya Ngulu

Season beef chunks with salt, black pepper, lime juice, and minced garlic. Let marinate for twenty minutes while you prepare the banana leaves and vegetables.

Soften banana leaves by passing them briefly over an open flame or blanching in hot water. Cut into large rectangular pieces suitable for wrapping.

Place a portion of beef on each banana leaf. Top with tomato slices, onion slices, scotch bonnet pepper, a drizzle of palm oil, and fresh basil.

Fold the banana leaves tightly around the beef and vegetables, creating secure parcels. Tie each parcel firmly with kitchen string to prevent opening during cooking.

Place the wrapped parcels in a steamer or large pot with a small amount of water in the bottom. Steam for one hour until the beef is completely tender.

Serve the parcels still wrapped, allowing each diner to unwrap their own at the table, releasing the incredible aromatic steam trapped inside.