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Plantain Porridge Recipe

West African · Main course · 35 min total

A hearty and comforting West African porridge made with ripe plantains, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for a filling breakfast or light dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften.
4. Add plantain slices and stir to coat with the mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until plantains are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
6. Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash some of the plantains in the pot to thicken the porridge, leaving some chunks for texture.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Tips

• For a spicier version, add a chopped scotch bonnet pepper along with the tomatoes.
• This porridge thickens as it cools; add a little water or broth when reheating.
• Serve with fried plantains or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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