We have heard from many Kenyans that one of their favourite meals is banana stew. Some time ago, Timothy our gardener promised to bring us the very special green bananas used to make the very special banana stew. I promised to supply the beef and Cathy promised to use her expertise in making the stew.
The green bananas are a particular variety of bananas – not just unripened bananas. First they are dried in the sun, then peeled. They cook with the meat, vegetables, and a spice called Royco.
The result is a thick tasty stew not unlike my mom`s stew. The bananas do not have a sweet taste; it is a bit nutty tasting. Quite original!
My banana tree has been replanted (after the mole ate all its roots) and growing nicely despite the lack of water. I can expect to have bananas by December 2009.
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