Why 'poor man's breakfast,' katogo, is going off menus
Nairobi, March 2 -- There was a time when katogo was the main breakfast dish in most parts of Uganda. Derived from various Bantu languages, "katogo" simply means "a mixture of things". It is typically a mixture of cassava and beans, or matooke (green bananas) and offal or beef and groundnut stew.
The spices are varied, but it usually has a hint of tomato, onion, garlic, and, sometimes, herbs, which coat it with a rich and spicy layer.
Sometimes accompanied with cooked greens and fruit juice or salads for a balanced meal, katogo is a hearty and delicious dish that keeps one energised for the day.
Katogo can be considered to be Uganda's "fast food" because it takes a short time to prepare - usually 30-40 minutes - and this is one of the ...
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