Plantain Porridge

Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, blended
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, blended
• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water or light stock
• 1 handful ugu or spinach, sliced
• 200 g smoked fish or cooked meat, optional

How to make it

1. Wash and prepare the vegetables.
2. If using smoked fish, remove bones and break it into large pieces.
3. Cut the peeled plantains into even chunks.
4. Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat and add the onion.
5. Add the blended pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the raw pepper smell reduces.
6. Add crayfish, seasoning powder and salt.
7. Add the plantain chunks and pour in the water or stock.
8. Cover and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until the plantain is tender.
9. Add the smoked fish or cooked meat during the final 8 minutes if using.
10. Stir gently, add the sliced greens and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.