Katogo

Name: Katogo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ugandan
Ingredients: 6 green bananas, peeled and halved; 1 cup cooked beans or tripe, chopped; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups water; 1 green bell pepper, diced

Katogo (kah-TOH-goh)

Matoke and Offal Stew

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 456 kcal

A hearty breakfast stew combining green bananas with beans, offal, or vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with curry spices.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 20.0g

Carbs 58.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot cutting board sharp knife wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: fresh cilantro, sliced green pepper

Accompaniments: chapati, tea

Ingredients

6 green bananas, peeled and halved
1 cup cooked beans or tripe, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 green bell pepper, diced

Instructions

1
Peel green bananas carefully, removing all the fibrous skin, and cut each banana in half lengthwise.
2
Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onions and garlic for five minutes, then add tomatoes and bell pepper.
3
Cook the tomato mixture for five minutes until softened, then add curry powder, salt, and pepper.
4
Add green bananas and beans or tripe, pour in water, and stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
5
Cover and simmer on low heat for thirty minutes until bananas are tender and the sauce has thickened.
6
Serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each portion has a generous mix of bananas and sauce.

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Did You Know?

Katogo is so popular for breakfast in Kampala that roadside vendors start preparing it before dawn to catch the morning rush.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
cutting board
sharp knife
wooden spoon

Garnishing

fresh cilantro, sliced green pepper

Accompaniments

chapati, tea

The Story Behind Katogo

Katogo is Uganda's definitive breakfast dish, born from the practical need to create a filling, affordable morning meal. In Buganda tradition, the morning meal had to sustain workers through long hours of farming. By combining matoke with whatever protein or beans were available, cooks created a one-pot meal that is both economical and deeply satisfying. Today katogo vendors are a fixture of every Ugandan trading center.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, daily 📜 Origins: Traditional Buganda

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