• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
International Cuisine
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Journey by Country
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • My Cookbook
    • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    Ndizi Nyama (Green Bananas and Beef Stew)

    January 6, 2022 By Darlene at International Cuisine

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒
    a pot full of beef and banana stew

    Ndiza Nyama is a beloved dish. Tanzania is famous for many things and it turns out they grow a lot of bananas too!  One banana in particular is an important cooking banana called Mchare.  

    Although many types are grown the green mchare is used most often in the famous banana and meat stew recipe called Ndiza Nyama in Swahili. 

    a pot full of beef and banana stew

    To make Ndizi Nyama at home, you can use plantains which is the closest you will find to the cooking banana in Tanzania. 

    Bananas are extremely popular in Tanzania and you will see many vendors selling them on the sides of the road, all over the country.

    A very busy African market selling giant bushels of green bananas

     

    Bananas are the principal source of dietary carbohydrates for over 30 million people in Africa. Most of these bananas are processed by cooking, boiling, frying, pounding, and juicing. 

    We enjoyed this delicious ndizi nyama while staying in a luxury camp on the Serengeti. Truly an unforgettable experience.  

    Did you know that Tanzania has protected 38 percent of its land with National parks.  Perhaps this is the reason that it one of the best places on the planet to enjoy a safari. I highly recommend it if you ever get the opportunity.

    If you would like to learn more be sure to check out "Our Journey to Tanzania".  

    You can also find more authentic recipes like Chips za Taro (Taro Chips), Maharge ya Nazi (Kidney beans in Coconut milk) and Kashata, a lovely peanut brittle snack or dessert.

    Craving even more?  Be sure to join the culinary and cultural journey around the world, so you don’t miss a thing,  it’s free,  You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook ,  Pinterest and youtube to follow along our journey.

    Please note that this page contains affiliate links in which I will earn a small commission however, it will in no way affect the price you pay. I thank you for your support!

    a pot full of beef and banana stew
    Print Pin
    5 from 2 votes

    Ndizi Nyama (Bananas and Beef Stew)

    A surprisingly delicious combination of flavors brought to you from Tanzania
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine East African, Tanzanian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 674kcal
    Author Darlene at International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
    • 1 lb Beef Filet Chopped into 1 inch pieces
    • 4 Plantains Green or yellow peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces
    • 1 medium Onion, white Chopped
    • 4 cloves Garlic Peeled and minced
    • 2 Tomatoes diced
    • 1 Carrot sliced
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1 small bunch cilantro chopped for garnish
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
    • Add in onions and garlic and fry until golden
    • Add in the beef and cook until browned
    • Add in the carrots and chopped tomatoes.
    • Add in about 2 cups of water. Stir well
    • Add in salt and pepper to taste and cover until the stew is boiling
    • Add in the plantains, stir well and continue to boil for another 10 minutes.
    • Add the coconut milk to stew and stir well
    • Reduce heat to simmer for another 5 minutes. If the plantains are tender, your Ndizi Nyama is ready to be served.

    Notes

    Serve with white rice or ugali. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5213IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 6mg

     

    More Recipes

    • Ota Ika A Tongan Raw Fish Salad
    • Lo’i Feke (Octopus in Cream Sauce)
    • ‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe)
    • Faikakai Malimali (Tongan Banana Dumplings)
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipes, Tanzania

    This Week's Recipes

    A bowl full of Ota Ika a Tongan Raw Fish salad made with coconut milk.

    Ota Ika A Tongan Raw Fish Salad

    a dish full of octopus in a creamy coconut and onion sauce.

    Lo’i Feke (Octopus in Cream Sauce)

    Two large glasses of Watermelon Otai garnished with lime wedges.

    ‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe)

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

    I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

    More about me →


    Our Mission

    To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

    Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

    Join the Journey It's Free!

    Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2023 International Cuisine All rights Reserved