AuthorNafisa MnondwaYields2 ServingsCategoryAfrican
An integral part of Tanzanian cuisine, Ndizi Nyama — Swahili for “bananas and meat” — is a simple yet savory dish that packs a ton of flavor.
Using the greenest unripe, starchy bananas, a distinctly East African technique, this dish features tender meat and coconut milk making Ndizi Nyama a great dish to serve on any occasion!
Ingredients
Directions
In a pot or pan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the beef, garlic, ginger, and salt.
Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
While the meat is simmering, peel your green banana and cut them in quarters.
Once the meat is almost cooked, add the onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, and cooking oil into the pot. Mix well and let them cook together for about 5 minutes.
Then, add the green banana pieces to the pot, cover it, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Once the green bananas have softened, about 10-12 minutes in, pour in the coconut milk.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer the mixture for an additional 15 minutes.
Once the beef is cooked, but tender and a fork pierces the green banana easily, add salt to taste and plate.
Ingredients
Directions
In a pot or pan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the beef, garlic, ginger, and salt.
Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
While the meat is simmering, peel your green banana and cut them in quarters.
Once the meat is almost cooked, add the onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, and cooking oil into the pot. Mix well and let them cook together for about 5 minutes.
Then, add the green banana pieces to the pot, cover it, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Once the green bananas have softened, about 10-12 minutes in, pour in the coconut milk.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer the mixture for an additional 15 minutes.
Once the beef is cooked, but tender and a fork pierces the green banana easily, add salt to taste and plate.
