If you're craving a delicious meal perfect for lunch and dinner, look no further than matumbo. Matumbo is a beloved delicacy in Kenya because of its taste and tender texture when well cooked. Whether you're a pro or a novice cook, you'll need a speedy matumbo recipe that’ll let you enjoy the dish without much hassle. Amazingly, there are several delicious matumbo recipes, and they are all simple.

Matumbo, also tripe, the edible part of an animal stomach, is a popular delicacy among Kenyans. It is made and served both at home and in restaurants. The meal is affordable and a great source of proteins and minerals such as phosphorus and zinc. It's best enjoyed with ugali, chapati, mukimo and greens.

Best matumbo recipe

There are two popular recipes for making matumbo, each claiming authenticity. Matumbo can be prepared as dry or wet fry, and all the preparation procedures are simple.

1. Easy dry fry matumbo recipe

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The dry-frying technique draws water from the matumbo. Therefore, your matumbo will be brown and super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Below are all that you need for this simple matumbo recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Matumbo
• 1 Red sliced onion
• 3 Crushed garlic cloves
• 3 Tablespoons of oyster sauce
• 3 Tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 Royco cubes

Instructions

• Thoroughly clean and boil the matumbo for 1.5 hours and completely drain the water.
• Add cooking oil to a flat pan and fry the matumbo on medium heat. Stir until they turn brown.
• Add onions, stir for about two minutes, and add garlic.
• Add royco cubes, soy sauce, and oyster sauce while stirring.
• It should be ready after a few minutes
• Serve with ugali and greens.

2. Wet fry matumbo

Wet fry matumbo is a versatile dish; it can be paired with ugali, chapati, bhajia, pilau, etc. Here are all that you need to prepare this delicious matumbo.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Matumbo
• 1 Onion
• 3-4 Garlic cloves
• 30ml Cooking oil
• 1 Green, yellow and red-coloured peppers
• 2 Large tomatoes
• Robertsons thyme
• 2 Royco cubes
• 2 Tablespoons of royco

Instructions

• Boil the matumbo for two to three hours.
• In a sufuria, add cooking oil and fry the onion and garlic until they turn golden brown.
• Add your perfectly sliced tomatoes, cook them until they’re soft and add the royco cubes
• Add all the peppers, cook for one minute, and then add matumbo.
• Add some water and royco and cook for about 5 minutes (serve hot with ugali or rice plus greens).

How long should you boil matumbo?

The boiling time of matumbo depends on several things. Firstly, it depends on whether the matumbo is from lamb, pig or cow. In addition, matumbo from old animals needs more time to cook than younger animals. The cooking time will also vary depending on whether you use a pressure cooker or regular sufuria.

But generally, the time needed to cook matumbo is between one to two hours. The pig matumbo is much more tender and will require less cooking time – about 50 minutes to 1.5 hours.

How to soften matumbo quickly

Are you looking for another way to tenderize matumbo other than boiling? You can soften matumbo quickly using vinegar. Simply soak your clean matumbo in vinegar for about an hour before cooking. Ensure the amount of vinegar you use is modest.

Besides tenderness, vinegar adds a sharp flavour to matumbo and has natural sugars that caramelize when cooked.

Wrapping up

People are always looking for a matumbo recipe that's easy, quick and delicious. The best and most popular matumbo recipes in Kenya are dry fry and wet fry, and they're all super tasty if prepared correctly.

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