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Mtsolola à la viande (Bananas and Meat)
Mtsolola à la viande (Bananas and Meat) is a traditional Mahoran (from Mayotte) recipe for a classic stew of green bananas, cassava and meat in a tomato and onions base with spices. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mahoran version of: Bananas and Meat (Mtsolola à la viande).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
50 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Serves:
6
Rating:
Tags : Spice RecipesBeef RecipesMayotte Recipes
This is a recipe that is prepared in Comoros and on the island of Mayotte.
Ingredients:
20 green bananas, peeled and cut into small pieces
1 to 2 cassava roots, peeled and cut into small pieces
1kg of meat (beef or zebu), cut into small pieces
3 onions, peeled and sliced
2 lemons
1 tin of concentrated tomatoes
oil for frying
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Place a pan over medium heat add a little oil and use to cook the onions for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
Add the meat and cook gently until coloured then add the cumin and pepper along with a little water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Now add the bananas and cassava, topping-up the water as needed (it should just cover the ingredients). Mix everything together to combine, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
Adjust the seasonings to taste then serve accompanied by rice.