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Okra Plantain Porridge
Okra plantain porridge is a typical Nigerian food prepared from unripe plantain and okra. It is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 2–3 (calculated as 2)
- unripe plantain, unripe; peeled and diced1
- water1 cup
- dried catfish, dried; cleaned1
- stock cube1
- onions, sliced2
- palm oil200 g
- okra, grated100 g
- ugu leaves, rinsed and chopped20 g
- salt1/4 tsp
- chile-tomato purée, see note1 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
Combine the plantain and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Add the catfish, stock cube, onions, palm oil, okra, and ugu leaves. Stir until a porridge is formed, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Season with the salt and chile-tomato. Serve hot.
