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Plantain porridge is made by cooking tiny cuts of plantains and some vegetables. It is a popular Nigerian dish and quite enjoyable. With so many diets made with it, plantain is undoubtedly a culinary star. If you’re searching for a filling, healthy breakfast that will keep you going till lunch, this plantain porridge is for you.
Is Ripe or Unripe Plantain Better For Cooking Your Plantain Porridge?
Unripe plantains aren’t particularly appetizing to many people; they prefer ripe ones due to noticeable taste differences. Although ripe plantains taste better than unripe ones, this does not mean that they may be better than the unripe ones. It all depends on your choice.
Plantain Porridge can be made with ripe or unripe plantains, or a combination of the two. The green (unripe) plantains are thought to have greater healing benefits than matured plantains, although they are both suitable for this dish.
However, if you’re making this dish for kids, the ripe plantain is mostly preferred.
Health Benefits of Plantain Porridge
How To Cook Plantain Porridge
Check out the following recipe for how to prepare your delectable Plantain Porridge. Before you start, take a quick look at what your should do;
- Wash, peel and cut up the plantain
- Rinse and cut the scent leaves or whatever vegetable you’ll be using for your own recipe into small pieces
- Wash, cut and remove the fish intestines.
- Grind the crayfish and pepper.
Plantain Porridge
Ingredients
- 4 Green Plantains (Cubed)
- 1 Cooking Spoon Palm Oil
- 4 Cups Water
- 3 Handfuls Ugwu leaves
- Handful Scent leaves
- 3 tbsps ground Crayfish
- 2 tsp dry ground Pepper
- Smoked Mackerel Fish (Shredded)
- 1 Bell Pepper (Chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Seasoning Cubes
Instructions
- In a pot, add water, and every ingredient except the unripe plantains.
- Allow to boil for 15 minutes then add the cut plantains.
- Cook for 25 minutes till plantain is soft
- Add vegetables, mix together and allow to simmer.
