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Nigerian Bean Porridge

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Bean porridge is a traditional Nigerian dish enjoyed across different regions of the country, regardless of tribe or language. It is one of the most popular, easy-to-cook, and nutritious meals. It is usually prepared with palm oil, onions, and seasonings, and sometimes mashed to achieve a soft texture.

Ingredients

  • Dried beans (honey beans/black-eyedpeas/Nigerian brown beans)
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • Palm oil
  • Maggi (bouillon cube)
  • Ground crayfish
  • A few pieces of fresh tomato
  • Fresh scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
  • Smoked panla fish

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pick over the beans to remove stones and other unwanted items.
  2. 2
    Put the beans in a clean bowl, and run under clean running water to wash them.
  3. 3
    Boil water in a pot, and add the beans. Boil for 5 minutes, then strain and let run under cold water. Fully drain the beans.
  4. 4
    Add the parboiled beans, chopped onion, palm oil, and bouillon cube to a pot. Cover with water, and simmer until the beans are tender.
  5. 5
    Blend the crayfish, tomatoes, and pepper into a smooth paste.
  6. 6
    Heat a pan. Add the tomato paste, panla fish, and salt/bouillon to taste. Fry for 5–7 minutes.
  7. 7
    When the beans are soft and the water is reduced, stir in the fried paste and panla fish. Cook for 5–6 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve the beans porridge with pap (ogi), plantain (dodo), and/or bread.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Nigerian_Bean_Porridge