Matooke (Green Bananas)

Buy matooke online in the UAE 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.

Matooke 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.

Perfect pairings for your matooke

Matooke is best enjoyed with a rich sauce. Complete your Ugandan meal with these favourites:

• Groundnut Paste (Ebinyebwa) 1kg — the classic sauce for steamed matooke
• Fresh Ugandan Ground Nuts (Peanuts) — grind your own groundnut sauce at home
• Browse all Fresh Produce — yams, cassava, sweet potatoes and more
• Shop the full Ugandan range — posho, millet flour, beans and pantry staples

How to cook matooke the traditional way

When customers buy matooke, they are usually looking for the same cooking bananas used in Ugandan cuisine. Matooke is traditionally prepared by:

• Steaming (the most common traditional method)
• Boiling
• Mashing after cooking
• Serving with groundnut sauce
• Serving with meat or vegetable stews

Matooke 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.

What makes matooke different from other bananas

Matooke is:

✔ Not a dessert banana
✔ Grown specifically for cooking
✔ High in starch
✔ Firm texture when raw
✔ Soft and smooth after cooking

This clear difference is why matooke is always listed separately and never substituted with plantain or sweet bananas. Prefer it ready-peeled? Try our Frozen Matoke 1kg when in season.

Freshness & trust at Mekazon

At Mekazon, we make it easy and transparent to shop matooke with confidence:

✔ Correct product identification (matooke, not plantain)
✔ Fresh handling suitable for cooking use
✔ Clear cooking and usage guidance
✔ Sold by weight (per kg) for transparency
✔ Honest representation of origin and use

No misleading sweetness claims. No exaggerated hype. Just real Ugandan food, clearly described.

Product details

• Product Name: Matooke
• Type: Green cooking bananas
• Origin: Uganda
• Sold By: Per kilogram
• Condition: Fresh, unripe
• Storage: Store at room temperature until ready to cook
• Category: Fresh Produce – Ugandan Foods

Frequently asked questions about matooke

Is matooke the same as plantain?
No. Matooke is a different variety, traditionally used in Ugandan cooking and prepared differently.

Can matooke be eaten raw?
No. Matooke must be cooked before eating.

How is matooke cooked?
It is usually steamed or boiled, then served with sauce or stew.

Do you deliver fresh matooke across the UAE?
Yes. Mekazon delivers fresh produce across all Emirates, subject to availability.

Order fresh matooke today

Fresh Ugandan green cooking bananas, sold per kg and delivered across the UAE. Pair it with groundnut paste for a complete traditional meal.