Kenyan Matoke Pancakes

Kenyan Matoke Pancakes are a delicious twist on the traditional East African dish, matoke. These pancakes are made with ripe plantains and a few simple ingredients, resulting in a sweet and savory breakfast or snack.

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Kenyan Matoke Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the mashed plantains, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. Serve the matoke pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
3g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick pan Spatula

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the matoke pancakes with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of yogurt, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Tips & tricks

For extra sweetness, you can add a mashed banana to the batter.

Cost

$8