Yea SEE OUR: Nigerian Plantain Porridge

 

Nigerian Plantain Porridge is a rich meal that all plantain lovers will surely enjoy. It can be prepared with either ripe or unripe plantains or a combination of both. Even if you�re not a plantain lover, you should give this meal a try, because plantains are rich in fiber, minerals(potasium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous) and Vitamins(A, B6 and C).

The green plantains is said to contain more healing properties than the ripened ones, but all the same, they are both okay for this recipe.

Here�s how to prepare Nigerian Plantain Porridge

Ingredients

- 2 medium sized Plantains( ripe , semi ripe or unripe)
- 1 smoked fish or fresh fish(preferably mackerel �titus fish�
(smoked fish should not be too dry, if using)
- About 400gram or 1 bunch Ugwu leaves(use Spinach, Kale or Green amaranth as substitute)
- 1 large Onion bulb
- 1 tablespoonful Ground Crayfish
- 1 cooking spoonful Palm oil(use tomato stew or stew oil as substitute)
- 1 Large seasoning cube or 1 teaspoonful seasoning powder
- Salt to taste
- Chili or Scotch bonnet (atarodo) Pepper to taste
(use ground dried pepper or chopped fresh ones)

Tip: if you�re cooking for kids, the ripe plantains are usually preferred

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop the onions;
Chop or grind the pepper,
Wash, peel and cut the plantains into small sizes.
Then wash the vegetables and slice into thin strips and set all aside for later use.

3. Now,wash and clean the fish .
If using smoked fish, clean with hot water and set aside
If using fresh fish remove the gut, cut and set aside.

4. Place the plantains into a pot, add enough water to slightly cover the plantains.
Then add the chopped onions, the fish, ground crayfish, pepper and seasoning cube or powder.
Leave to cook until it starts to boil.

 

5. Add the palm oil (or tomato stew or stew oil) and salt to taste.
Leave to cook until the plantains are tender.
Tip: Stew oil is the excess red colored oil you scoop out from tomato stew.

6. Finally , add the sliced vegetables, and simmer covered for 3 minutes .
Stir thoroughly, serve and enjoy.

So what do you think, are you going to give it a try?

Vegetable and Prawn Stir-Fry For Jollof Rice,Plantains and more

 

Stir-fried Vegetables & Prawns is the way to go, if you�re looking for a healthy accompaniment for a classic meal, such as Jollof  Rice, boiled White Rice, Plantains and the lots.
It can also be served alone as a light meal,it�s so easy to prepare and tastes really good. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Stir-fried Vegetables & Prawn

- 1 small bunch Ugwu(fluted pumpkin leaves) or Spinach or Kale or Green amaranth
- A handful fresh prawns (cleaned)
- 1 large Onion
- 1 spoonful ground Crayfish(optional)
- 1 tablespoonful Vegetable Oil
- Fresh pepper to taste(chilli pepper or habanero(atarodo)
- 1 seasoning cube or 1 teaspoon seasoning powder

Preparation

1. If the prawns aren�t cleaned yet, remove the shell, break off the heads and tails and discard, then peel off the black vein at the back of the prawn, rinse the prawn meat in salted water. And set aside.

2. Wash and slice the vegetables and set aside.

3. Chop the onions and pepper and set aside.

4. Place the oil into a pot, add the chopped onions, pepper , ground crayfish and fresh prawns. Stir fry for a 10 seconds.
 

Tip: the ground crayfish is optional but it gives the mix a sweet aroma and irresistible taste.

5. Add the sliced vegetable and seasoning powder, and stir fry for about 2 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked.
Tip: you can add a little salt if you want to, but remember that the seasoning cube has salt in it, so that you don�t overdo it it.
Serve and enjoy.

Vegetables & Prawns Stir-Fry can be served as an accompaniment for Jollof Rice, boiled White Rice and Plantains.