Main CourseDinnerLunch

Plantain Porridge

Name: Plantain Porridge
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: nigerian, west_african
Ingredients: 4 buc. green plantain peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds; 1 buc. red bell pepper chopped; 1 buc. scotch bonnet pepper minced (or to taste) (opțional); 2 buc. tomato chopped; 1 buc. yellow onion chopped; 2 cățel garlic minced; 4 cană vegetable broth; 0,25 cană palm oil; 1 linguriță curry powder; 0,5 linguriță dried thyme; 1 linguriță salt; 0,5 linguriță black pepper; 2 cană spinach roughly chopped (opțional)

This hearty vegan plantain porridge is a comforting one-pot meal. Green plantains are simmered with vegetables and spices in a rich tomato base, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. It's a staple in many West African homes, offering a unique blend of sweet and savory notes.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 55 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 491 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

4 buc.green plantain, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
1 buc.red bell pepper, chopped
1 buc.scotch bonnet pepper, minced (or to taste)(opțional)
2 buc.tomato, chopped
1 buc.yellow onion, chopped
2 cățelgarlic, minced
4 canăvegetable broth
0,25 canăpalm oil
1 lingurițăcurry powder
0,5 lingurițădried thyme
1 lingurițăsalt
0,5 lingurițăblack pepper
2 canăspinach, roughly chopped(opțional)

Ustensile

large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Heat the palm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Aproximativ 5 min.
3
Stir in the garlic, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your preferred spice level.
4
Add the chopped tomato, curry powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Aproximativ 7 min.
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Aproximativ 3 min.
6
Carefully add the sliced green plantain to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
Aproximativ 2 min.
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Aproximativ 25 min.
Nota bucătarului: Stir gently a couple of times during simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
8
If using, stir in the spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Aproximativ 3 min.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10
Serve hot.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

68%Scor

Calorii: 490,7kcal
Proteine: 6,4g
Carbohidrați: 93,1g
Grăsimi: 15,5g
Fibre: 8,8g
Zahăr: 43,4g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover plantain porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen.