Cookbook:Nigerian Ripe Plantain Porridge

Nigerian plantain porridge is a very popular Nigerian recipe. Most people prepare plantain porridge using unripe plantain, but this recipe uses ripe plantain. As a result, the steps are somewhat different.

Ingredients

 * Onion
 * Red bell pepper
 * Palm oil
 * Red onion, sliced
 * Turkey tail (optional)
 * Fish (optional)
 * Assorted beef (optional)
 * Pepper
 * Ground crayfish
 * Seasoning cube
 * Curry powder
 * Ripe plantain, diced
 * Salt

Equipment

 * Blender
 * Knife
 * Cooking spoon
 * Stovetop
 * Pot

Procedure

 * 1) Blend the onion and red bell pepper in a blender until smooth.
 * 2) Heat some palm oil in a pot. Add the sliced red onion, and fry until the onion loses its color.
 * 3) Add turkey tail, fish, assorted meat, pepper, salt, crayfish, seasoning cube, and curry powder. Stir well.
 * 4) Add the onion-pepper paste. Stir, and cook for about 20 minutes.
 * 5) Add the diced plantain, and cover with water. Cook for about 30 minutes. The plantain should break down and form a porridge.
 * 6) Season with salt to taste, and serve.