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    Home » Plantain Recipes » Unripe Plantain Porridge

    Published: Jun 22, 2016 · Modified: Mar 27, 2020 by Ajoke

    Unripe Plantain Porridge

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    Unripe plantain porridge is a delicious one-pot plantain recipe, very easy to make and super tasty. A great alternative to Asaro (yam porridge)

    nigerian unripe plantain porridge

    Alright, honestly this is the best and the easiest unripe plantain porridge you would ever make. It’s sooo good and you can make it under half an hour. Well, this was made in about 20 minutes. When you are caught up with time and you still want to enjoy a homemade meal, this plantain porridge is what you need. Technically my plantain isn’t exactly unripe, I did buy some unripe plantain. Lol I didn’t get to cook it until after the 3rd day hence the ripe looking plantain. The plantain is still very firm which makes it ideal for this recipe.

    The plantain porridge was gone in the blink of an eye. The secret to this dish is the pointed red pepper, fresh basil and smoked mackerel. Yes, you don't need to rob a bank to eat good and whole food, you know I say this all the time. You can also use the combination of unripe and ripe plantain to make the porridge and would still yield an amazing result. I trust you, my lovely readers, that you would make me proud when you recreate this dish.  Let’s get cooking people

    nigerian plantain porridge recipe

    Ingredients

    3 – 4 unripe plantain  (you can substitute with ripe but firm plantain)

    ⅓ cup palm oil

    1 smoked mackerel (use any type of smoked fish)

    10 pieces fresh shrimps

    2 cups Spinach (substitute with any green veg of choice)

    1 handful basil

    Salt

    Seasoning (I used knorr cubes)

    1 pointed red pepper (Tatashe)

    one scotch bonnet chilli ( use to preference)

    1 medium size onion (save half for later)

    plantain porridge recipe

    How to make unripe plantain

    Blend pointed pepper, scotch bonnet chilli, onion with little water till puree

    Peel the plantain, slice into chunks and set aside

    Place a pan on medium heat, add palm oil and heat for 2-3 minutes, add the  remaining half of the onion(chopped) and fry for 3 minutes (do not let it burn)

    Then add the blended pepper into the hot oil add about half a cup of water and bring to boil for about 10 minutes

    pepper

    Add the chopped plantain, salt, seasoning and cook for about 8 minutes, add the smoked fish and cook for another 3 minutes.

    Add the fresh prawns and gently stir into the plantain. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the fresh vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir together at this point, check for salt and seasoning and adjust as needed.

    cooking process

    You can even mash some of the plantain leaving some chunks for texture. Did you say yummy and super easy? yeah I said that too

    plantain porridge 8

    Turn off the heat and serve your plantain porridge immediately.

    plantain porridge

    See how easy that unripe plantain porridge recipe is... Don't forget to share your active kitchen stories with me on Instagram. Until my next post, stay true to yourself. Before you go, why not check out our deluxe beans porridge recipe and Asaro (yam porridge) too

    plantain porridge
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    5 from 4 votes

    Unripe Plantain Porridge

    Unripe plantain porridge is a delicious one-pot plantain recipe, very easy to make and super tasty. A great alternative to Asaro (yam porridge)
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: African, Nigerian, West African
    Keyword: Plaintain porridge, unripe plantain porridge
    Servings: 3
    Author: Ajoke

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 unripe plantain you can substitute with ripe but firm plantain
    • ⅓ cup palm oil
    • 1 whole smoked mackerel use any type of smoked fish
    • 10 pieces fresh shrimps
    • 2 cups Spinach substitute with any green veg of choice
    • 1 handful basil
    • Salt
    • beef bouillion I used knorr cubes
    • 1 pointed red pepper Tatashe
    • one scotch bonnet chilli use to preference
    • 1 medium size onion save half for later

    Instructions

    • Blend pointed pepper, scotch bonnet chilli, onion with little water till puree
    • Peel the plantain, slice into chunks and set aside
    • Place a pan on medium heat, add palm oil and heat for 2-3 minutes, add the remaining half of the onion(chopped) and fry for 3 minutes (do not let it burn)
    • Then add the blended pepper into the hot oil add about half a cup of water and bring to boil for about 10 minutes
    • Add the chopped plantain, salt, seasoning and cook for about 8 minutes, add the smoked fish and cook for another 3 minutes.
    • Add the fresh prawns and gently stir into the plantain. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the fresh vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir together at this point, check for salt and seasoning and adjust as needed.
    • You can mash some of the plantain leaving some chunks for texture. Turn off the heat and serve your plantain porridge immediately.
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    Comments

    1. Kindness says

      August 29, 2018 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Wow yummy yummy,thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Ngozi says

      April 04, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday and it came out great! It was very fast!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 10, 2017 at 8:27 pm

        I am doing my happy dance here. Thanks for the feedback

        Reply
    3. Debby says

      July 03, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Is it possible to substitute basil for ugwu leaves?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 05, 2016 at 3:35 pm

        Yes you can Debby. Kindly let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    4. Melvina says

      June 23, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Thanks for sharing.
      Very yummy 😋 indeed.
      Please what's the substitute for Basil leave or where can I get one in Naija

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 23, 2016 at 10:44 am

        Hi Melvina, you can substitute with scent leaf. Thanks for stopping by

        Reply

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