Nigerian Porridge Beans

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Let’s make delicious Nigerian Porridge Beans!

The vibrant, flavorful cuisine of Nigeria offers a wealth of comforting and nourishing dishes, and beans porridge is a true standout. This traditional preparation(Igbo style) showcases the creamy, satisfying texture of beans combined with a fragrant blend of West African spices.

In this recipe, we’ll simmer tender beans, allowing the flavors to meld together into a hearty, soul-satisfying meal. Topped with your choice of protein, this Nigerian beans porridge is sure to become a new family favorite.

Nigerian Porridge Beans

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Nigerian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups cooked beans
• ugu (pumpkin leaves)
• 3 tbsp palm oil
• 2 tsp crayfish (ground)
• 2 seasoning cubes
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp scotch bonnet pepper
• Chopped onions
• 2 medium-sized smoked fish
• dried fish (chopped)

Instructions

 

• Soak the dried beans in water for 4-6 hours or overnight to help soften them or boil for 1 hour or till soft before you’re ready to cook.
  3 cups cooked beans
• Heat the palm oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3 tbsp palm oil, Chopped onions
• Add the blended pepper to the pan and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and fragrant.
  2 tbsp scotch bonnet pepper
• Once the beans are very tender, use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to lightly mash some of the beans, leaving some whole for texture.
• Add the beans mixture to the pan, along with the ground crayfish, dried fish and smoked fish. Stir well to combine.
  2 tsp crayfish (ground), dried fish (chopped), 2 medium-sized smoked fish
• Season with seasoning cubes, salt and pepper to taste.
  salt to taste, 2 seasoning cubes
• Add the chopped ugu, and let the porridge simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
  ugu (pumpkin leaves)
• Serve hot, garnished with additional crayfish if desired. Enjoy your authentic Igbo Nigerian brand porridge!

Keyword Beans Porridge

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