Unripe Plantain Porridge

Step 1

Blend pointed pepper, scotch bonnet chilli, onion with little water till puree

Step 2

Peel the plantain, slice into chunks and set aside

Step 3

Place a pan on medium heat, add palm oil and heat for 2-3 minutes, add the remaining half of the onion(chopped) and fry for 3 minutes (do not let it burn)

Step 4

Then add the blended pepper into the hot oil add about half a cup of water and bring to boil for about 10 minutes

Step 5

Add the chopped plantain, salt, seasoning and cook for about 8 minutes, add the smoked fish and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the fresh prawns and gently stir into the plantain. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the fresh vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir together at this point, check for salt and seasoning and adjust as needed.

Step 7

You can mash some of the plantain leaving some chunks for texture. Turn off the heat and serve your plantain porridge immediately.