Plantain Porridge

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Fresh basil leaves - Handful, chopped
• Seasoning cubes - 2
• Scotch bonnet pepper - 1, chopped
• Ground crayfish - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - To taste
• Smoked fish - 1 cup, flaked
• Spinach - 2 cups, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ripe plantains - 4, peeled and diced

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped red bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture thickens.
4. Add the diced plantains and stir to coat them with the sauce.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the plantains are tender.
6. Add the chopped spinach, flaked smoked fish, salt, ground crayfish, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and seasoning cubes. Stir well to combine.
7. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 8g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 10g