Since I have been here in Uganda, I have been able to try many new and delicious foods. Unlike the United States, which has four seasons such as fall, winter, spring and summer, Uganda has two main seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. The temperature usually stays around 80 degrees, so it almost always feels like summer. Because the weather is so warm, many fruits and vegetables grow here. I have enjoyed pineapples, watermelons, mangoes, apples, bananas, jackfruit and avocados, many of which come from gardens and trees near my house.
In Uganda, there is one food that many people enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is called matoke (a special kind of banana). Unlike the bananas we often eat in the United States, matoke is not sweet. Instead, it is filling and more similar to a potato. Just like a potato, matoke needs to be cooked before it can be eaten.
I felt at home!
To make matoke, you first peel the banana. After peeling, it can be boiled or steamed in a pot until it becomes soft. Once it is soft, it is ready to eat. Some people like to mash it, while others prefer to leave it whole.
