Plantain Porridge

Plantain Porridge

Unripe plantain simmered in palm oil with dried catfish, crayfish and smoky uyayak until soft and thick. A nourishing one-pot classic finished with fresh greens.

Time40 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Steps9
🌶️ Spicy💸 Budget
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What goes in

  • Unripe plantains
  • Ugwu leaf
  • Scent leaf
  • Onions
  • Ground crayfish
  • Protein broth or water
  • Palm oil
  • Uyayak (aidan fruit)
  • Scotch bonnet peppers
  • Dried catfish
  • Bouillon cube
  • Salt

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Cost per plate

Lagos₦2,300
London£2.13
Houston$3.31
TorontoC$3.92

Estimated from typical shop prices. Set your own prices in the app.

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Also fits: no pork, no beef, no red meat, no chicken or turkey, halal, pescatarian.