Tasty Matumbo (Tripe) Recipe
Tasty Matumbo (Tripe) Recipe is a medium East African recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking Tasty African Dishes on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 58 min | Total: 2 hrs 33 min
Cost: $17.45 total, $4.36 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 kg Tripe (Matumbo) (cleaned and cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (chopped)
- 2 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (crushed)
- 1 large Yellow Capsicum (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 cube Beef Bouillon Cube (adds umami)
- 1 small Hot Pepper (optional, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 3 medium Fresh Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (vegetable or sunflower oil)
- to taste Salt
- as needed cup Water (for boiling and simmering)
Instructions
Boil the Tripe
Place the cleaned tripe pieces in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Time: PT1H30M
Temperature: Boiling
Blend the Base
In a blender combine the fresh tomatoes, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, chopped onions, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Sauté Onions
Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the remaining chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium
Cook Tomato Puree
Pour the blended tomato mixture into the pan with the onions, add the tomato paste, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium
Add Spices
Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and the beef bouillon cube. Mix well and let the spices bloom for 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium
Combine Tripe and Capsicum
Add the boiled tripe, sliced yellow capsicum, optional hot pepper, and a splash of water to the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Low
Finish with Fresh Herbs
Stir in the chopped coriander and season with salt. Cook for an additional 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Last updated: April 17, 2026








