Mtori is a popular

Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands ...

n stew made of

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s and meat along with other ingredients (e.g. potatoes, milk or cream). The soup originated in the Kilimanjaro area of Tanzania, specifically the Moshi-

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region. Plantains/green bananas are often eaten in this region as the main source of starch. It has since spread to other areas throughout Tanzania. A special stick is traditionally used to mash the bananas. Mtori is often eaten by

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women during a three-month period

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for nutrition. During this postpartum period, women are given mainly soft foods (laini) to eat like mtori. Because it is a thick stew, it can be served as a main course. It can be eaten during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Tanzanian cuisine {{Tanzania-cuisine-stub

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