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Boli , Nigerian Roasted Plantain with grilled fish and pepper sauce Boli or Bole (Nigerian roasted plantain) is a delicious and filling street snack. It is popular as a snack for students and low income earners, but If you are a Nigerian, you would agree with me that when it comes to Boli, there is no class... simply pure enjoyment ☺. Continue reading »

Plantain Pancake Making Plantain Pancakes is another way to use up overripe ( black) plantains, but you can also make use of the ripe ( yellow ) ones too. Continue reading »

Nigerian Plantain Porridge Nigerian Plantain Porridge is a rich meal that all plantain lovers will surely enjoy. It can be prepared with either ripe or unripe plantains or a combination of both. Even if you're not a plantain lover, you should give this meal a try, because plantains are rich in fiber, minerals( potasium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous ) and Vitamins( A, B6 and C ). The green plantains is said to contain more healing properties than the ripened ones, but all the same, they are both okay for this recipe. Here's how to prepare Nigerian Plantain Porridge Continue reading »

Battered plantain served with ''mayo-ketch'' Battered plantain has become one of my favorite plantain recipes . I had the pleasure of eating it at an Asian wedding. It was served with hot chocolate and was delish. I have recreated it several times in my kitchen and served with omelet, pepper sauce or ''mayo-ketch'' and my family just can't get enough. I'll have to confess that we are a plantain loving family, so watch out for more plantain recipes ☺. Here's how to prepare this Spicy Battered Plantain. Continue reading »

Gizdodo/Dodo Gizzards are coined names for a Nigerian dish prepared with a combination of gizzards and plantains (dodo).       This is one of those recipes ''invented'' from excesses or in order to reduce food wastage. If you've read through my older posts, you'll know that I love plantains.... a lot.  So you bet I also love Dodo gizzards ☺.       Chicken gizzards is best used for this recipe, but you can also substitute it for turkey or duck gizzards. As for the plantains, I'll highly recommend ripe plantains with some black spots(on the skin), but not overly ripe, so that you don't end up with a less appealing meal.       Gizdodo is also known as Gizzards and dodo, or Gizzdo , so if you see it on a buffet menu, don't be flustered...it's just your normal gizzards and plantain...with a yummy spicy twist ☺.    It is also a party favorite and served as a meal or accompanied by other dishes or sma...

Nigerian Plantain Mosa ... yummy Nigerian Snack Plantain Mosa is a delicious Nigerian snack that is made from over ripe plantains , mixed with eggs, pepper , select spices and deep fried. It is so easy to make and a  great way to make use of over ripe plantains in the kitchen.    It is usually confused with A kara or yam puffs(ojojo) because of their similarities in shape. Plantain Mosa is a yummy Nigerian snack ...here's a simple recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients for Plantain Mosa 1  ripe plantain(usually over ripe ones) 1 raw  egg(break egg an set aside) 2 tablespoonful Flour Ground red chilli pepper (to taste) Salt (to taste) Vegetable oil for frying Plantain Mosa cooking Directions *Cut and peel the plantain. *Mash thoroughly , and add  the egg, flour, salt and pepper. Mix  thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. *Heat up the oil  on medium heat until hot.  Using a tablespoon, scoop the plantain mixture into hot oil and fry each si...

Boiled Plantain is one of the easiest Nigerian foods to prepare. It takes a little time and also tastes delicious. It is actually one of my favorite meals . I have to confess that I love plantains *yeah, I'm a confirmed plantain lover*...hehehe. It was one of the first meals I learnt to prepare, so for ''beginners'' out there..here is one recipe you can't go wrong with and kids love it too *wink wink* Boiled Plantain - ingredients * 2 ripe plantains/unripe plantains (ripe plantains are sweeter, than unripe plantains, and takes less time to cook, but unripe plantains are also great if you're watching your sugar intake) *Salt to taste *Water (enough to cover the plantains) Boiled Plantain- cooking directions * First wash the plantains thoroughly. This is because, you'll be cooking the plantain with the skin on. I like to use saline water(salt+water) or a mixture of vinegar and water. * Now cut the clean plantains to chunks and place in a pot. *Add enough...

Nigerian Beans and Plantain Porridge  Nigerian Beans and plantain porridge is a meal made up of ripe plantains and beans. This is tasty dish and has become popular over the years , as most parents have discovered it as a way of getting their kids to eat beans. The addition of the ripe plantains, gives the meal , that sweet taste that kids love so much. Adults also find it palatable...here's an easy recipe for you. Nigerian Beans & Plantain Porridge Ingredients 250 gr Beans (brown or black eyed beans) 1 Ripe plantains(peeled and cut into chunks) 1 onion bulb (sliced) 2 tablespoonful ground crayfish 1 stock cube   1 cooking -spoonful Red palm oil/stew oil Pepper&Salt to taste Nigerian Beans & Plantain Porridge Cooking Directions: 1a. First , soak the beans in cold water for about 3 hours or overnight. Discard the water, rinse the beans and strain in a colander or strainer. Tip: if you want this meal in a jiffy,skip the soaking and cook the beans with 1/5 teaspoon ...