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Nigerian Potato Porridge

How to Make Nigerian Potato Porridge

Florence Akpotaire
Learn how to make a quick and delicious potato porridge.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or palm oil/vegetable oil)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 fresh tomatoes (chopped) or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground Nigerian pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (chopped, optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 seasoning cube (Maggi, Knorr, or Dash mix)
  • 1 tsp ground crayfish
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)
  • 1 protein of choice (smoked fish, dried fish, prawns, or pre-cooked beef/chicken)
  • 2 cups water or stock (enough to cover the potatoes)
  • ½ cup fresh scent leaves, spinach, or basil (chopped)

Instructions
 

Heat the Oil

  • In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil (or palm/vegetable oil) over medium heat.
    Heat Up Palm Oil
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté until fragrant.
    Palm Oil and Sliced Onions

Cook the Tomato Base

  • Add the fresh tomatoes or tomato paste and stir well. Let it cook until it blends together, forming a rich base.
    Cherry Tomatoes
  • If using garlic, ginger, or scotch bonnet pepper, add them at this stage.

Add Potatoes and Protein

  • Toss in the diced potatoes and stir to coat them with the tomato mixture.
    Potatoes in a bowl
  • Add the pre-cooked beef or chicken, or if using smoked fish, dried fish, or prawns, add them now.
    Dried Smoked Fish

Season and Simmer

  • Season with salt, seasoning cube, ground crayfish, thyme, curry powder, and bay leaf.
    Spices on a plate
  • Pour in enough water or stock to cover the potatoes, then cover the pot and let it simmer over medium heat.

Cook Until Tender

  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let the potatoes cook until they are soft and slightly breaking apart, creating a creamy texture.

Add Greens and Serve

  • When the potatoes are nearly done, add the scent leaves, spinach, or basil.
  • Stir and let it simmer for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.

Enjoy!

  • Serve hot and enjoy this warm, flavorful dish on a chilly day.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 27mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword How to Make Potato Pottage, Nigerian Potato Porridge, Potato Porridge
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