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Nigerian Plantain Porridge
A hearty one-pot Nigerian dish with green plantains, tomato, pepper, palm oil, spinach, and dried shrimp.
Medium⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 5~380 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 53 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
Ana malzeme
- 5 Green plantains
Aroma
- 1 Onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
Sos
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Red pepper
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Palm oil
Protein
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Dried shrimp
Yeşillik
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Spinach
For cooking
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Vegetable stock
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
Baharat
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Hot pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains and cut them into large cubes.
- 2
Chop the onion, tomatoes, and red pepper.
- 3
Heat the palm oil in a pot and soften the onion for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, pepper, ginger, and hot pepper, and cook into a sauce for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the plantains, vegetable stock, salt, and dried shrimp.
- 6
Cover the pot and cook for 22 minutes, until the plantain softens.
22 min22:00 - 7
Add the spinach and cook for 3 more minutes.
3 min03:00 - 8
Mash some of the plantain to thicken the stew, then serve.
💡 Tip: Mashing some of the plantain in the pot gives strong body without adding flour.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fresh chili and optional avocado slices on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
15
g protein
58
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 61%Fat 23%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nigerian Plantain Porridge make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Nigerian Plantain Porridge take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 53 minutes in total.Is Nigerian Plantain Porridge difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nigerian Plantain Porridge have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 58g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Nigerian Plantain Porridge contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nigerian Plantain Porridge belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nigerian Plantain Porridge need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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