Ingredients:

- 4 green plantains (matoke), peeled and sliced  
- 1 Ugandan vanilla bean (seeds scraped)  
- 1 onion (chopped)  
- 2 tomatoes (diced)  
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth  
- 1 tsp turmeric  
 

Method: 

1. Sauté onions, tomatoes, and vanilla seeds until soft.  
2. Add plantains, broth, and turmeric. Simmer until tender.  
 

Ugandan Twist:
Vanilla adds depth to the earthy matoke.