Plantain Porridge

Ingredients

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• 3 large ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup yam or potatoes, diced
• 1 cup smoked fish or cooked chicken
• 2 tbsp palm oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 3 cups water or stock

Let’s make it

1. Heat palm oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes.
2. Add the pepper, water or stock, yam or potatoes, and salt; simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add the plantain and smoked fish or chicken and cook 10 to 12 minutes until soft.
4. Mash lightly if you want a thicker porridge.
5. Serve warm.