Empogola is a traditional dish in Uganda, primarily consisting of green bananas (matoke) that are cooked with their peels intact.^[1][2] It is particularly enjoyed in different regions of Uganda and is often paired with roasted meats such as pork or muchomo.

• Choose mature but firm matoke that are free from blemishes
• Thoroughly wash the bananas to remove any dirt or impurities from the skins since they are cooked with the peel on
• Place the unpeeled bananas in a large pot of boiling water
• Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the bananas become tender
• Drain the water and serve the bananas hot. The peels can be removed just before eating
• It is served with muchomo, roasted pork, groundnut (peanut) sauce, vegetable sauces

The peel-on cooking method retains more nutrients compared to peeling before boiling. Green bananas are a rich source of dietary fiber, potassium, and resistant starch, which aids digestion.^[3] When paired with protein-rich accompaniments like roasted meat or peanut sauce, Empogola provides a balanced meal.^[4]

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• Cooking plantain
• Cuisine of Burundi
• Cuisine of Rwanda
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