Sekai no Shokutaku

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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.

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Ingredients

ServingsServes 2–3Original: 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

Method 3 steps

  1. Combine the plantain and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–5 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. Season with the salt and chile-tomato. Serve hot.

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