Cookbook:Nigerian Potato Porridge

Potato porridge is a dish from the Igbo people of Nigeria.

Ingredients

 * Irish potato, peeled and cubed
 * Water
 * Vegetable oil
 * Pumpkin leaves (ugwu), sliced
 * Onion, sliced
 * Chile pepper, sliced
 * Seasoning cubes
 * Iodized salt


 * Ponmo (optional)
 * Meat (optional)
 * Shaki (optional)
 * Dryfish (optional)

Equipment

 * Stovetop
 * Bowl
 * Knife
 * Frying pan

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse the potato pieces, and transfer them to a pot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until potato is tender. Set aside.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a pan. Add the sliced pumpkin leaves, onions, peppers, seasoning cubes, and salt.
 * 3) Stir in the boiled potato. Cook for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Remove from the heat, and serve.