Nigerian Porridge Beans
Ingredients
- 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!
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