Simple but delicious MATUMBO wet fry // Kenyan Recipe
Simple but delicious MATUMBO wet fry // Kenyan Recipe is a easy East African recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Blentine vlogs on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 48 min | Total: 1 hr 13 min
Cost: $8.55 total, $4.28 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Beef Tripe (Matumbo) (cleaned and cut into bite‑size strips)
- 2 Red Onion (medium, sliced thin)
- 2 Tomato (ripe, diced)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil (vegetable or sunflower oil)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the red onions thinly and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
Time: PT10M
Boil the Tripe
Place the cleaned tripe strips in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes until tender.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 100°C
Drain and Cool
Drain the boiled tripe in a colander, rinse briefly with warm water, and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
Time: PT5M
Heat Oil
Add 2 Tbsp cooking oil to a frying pan over medium‑high heat.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 180°F
Sauté Onions
Add the sliced onions to the hot oil and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become translucent and slightly golden.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 180°F
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 180°F
Fry the Tripe
Add the boiled tripe pieces to the pan, tossing to coat with the onion‑tomato mixture. Fry for 7 minutes, allowing the tripe to brown and absorb flavors.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: 180°F
Season
Season with 1 tsp salt (and optional pepper) to taste. Give a final stir and remove from heat.
Time: PT1M
Serve
Transfer the fried matumbo to a serving plate and enjoy hot, optionally with ugali or rice.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, High‑Protein
Last updated: April 17, 2026








