{"product_id":"matooke-green-bananas-per-kg","title":"Matooke (Green Bananas) Per Kg – Fresh Ugandan Cooking Bananas | Mekazon UAE","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003ematooke online in the UAE\u003c\/strong\u003e from Mekazon — authentic Ugandan green cooking bananas, selected specifically for traditional cooking and delivered fresh across all Emirates. Matooke is a staple food in Uganda and is very different from sweet bananas: it is starchy, firm when raw, and meant to be cooked, not eaten fresh. Our matooke is sourced for cooking quality, freshness, and correct identification, so you receive the real product used in Ugandan homes every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatooke is commonly prepared by steaming, boiling, or mashing, and served with sauces such as groundnut, beef, chicken, or vegetable stews. It is sold by weight (per kg) for full transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect pairings for your matooke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatooke is best enjoyed with a rich sauce. Complete your Ugandan meal with these favourites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/om\/products\/groundnuts-paste-for-soup-1kg-african-peanut-paste-uae\"\u003eGroundnut Paste (Ebinyebwa) 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic sauce for steamed matooke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/om\/products\/ugandan-ground-nuts-peanuts-fresh-raw-groundnut-seeds-per-kg-mekazon\"\u003eFresh Ugandan Ground Nuts (Peanuts)\u003c\/a\u003e — grind your own groundnut sauce at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/om\/collections\/fresh-produce\"\u003eBrowse all Fresh Produce\u003c\/a\u003e — yams, cassava, sweet potatoes and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/om\/collections\/uganda-food-staff\"\u003eShop the full Ugandan range\u003c\/a\u003e — posho, millet flour, beans and pantry staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook matooke the traditional way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen customers buy matooke, they are usually looking for the same cooking bananas used in Ugandan cuisine. Matooke is traditionally prepared by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming (the most common traditional method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMashing after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing with groundnut sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing with meat or vegetable stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatooke is not sweet. It becomes soft, smooth, and mildly flavoured only after cooking. This is why Ugandan customers search for matooke specifically, rather than regular green bananas or plantains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes matooke different from other bananas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatooke is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Not a dessert banana\u003cbr\u003e✔ Grown specifically for cooking\u003cbr\u003e✔ High in starch\u003cbr\u003e✔ Firm texture when raw\u003cbr\u003e✔ Soft and smooth after cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clear difference is why matooke is always listed separately and never substituted with plantain or sweet bananas. Prefer it ready-peeled? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/om\/products\/frozen-matoke-1kg-in-uae-cooking-bananas-mekazon\"\u003eFrozen Matoke 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e when in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFreshness \u0026amp; trust at Mekazon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mekazon, we make it easy and transparent to shop matooke with confidence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Correct product identification (matooke, not plantain)\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fresh handling suitable for cooking use\u003cbr\u003e✔ Clear cooking and usage guidance\u003cbr\u003e✔ Sold by weight (per kg) for transparency\u003cbr\u003e✔ Honest representation of origin and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo misleading sweetness claims. No exaggerated hype. Just real Ugandan food, clearly described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matooke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green cooking bananas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uganda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per kilogram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, unripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at room temperature until ready to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Produce – Ugandan Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about matooke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs matooke the same as plantain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Matooke is a different variety, traditionally used in Ugandan cooking and prepared differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan matooke be eaten raw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Matooke must be cooked before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is matooke cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is usually steamed or boiled, then served with sauce or stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver fresh matooke across the UAE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mekazon delivers fresh produce across all Emirates, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder fresh matooke today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Ugandan green cooking bananas, sold per kg and delivered across the UAE. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/om\/products\/groundnuts-paste-for-soup-1kg-african-peanut-paste-uae\"\u003egroundnut paste\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete traditional meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEKAZON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898992509153,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/0520\/9057\/files\/Matooke_Green_Bananas_Buy_Matooke_online-Ugandan_Cooking_Bananas_Per_Kg_MEKAZON_MEKAZON.jpg?v=1772002993","url":"https:\/\/mekazon.com\/om\/products\/matooke-green-bananas-per-kg","provider":"MEKAZON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}