Potato porridge vegetable and Gizdodo

Potato porridge is a Nigerian comfort food staple originating from the Yoruba region, evolving as a variation of traditional yam porridge (Asaro). It is a savory, thick pottage made by simmering potatoes (Irish or sweet) in a blend of palm oil, tomatoes, peppers, onions, crayfish, and leafy greens

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$45Private Session
$30Group Class
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Tiana Ajayi
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Tiana Ajayi

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Nigeria
2 years experience
English

I'm a Nigerian chef with 2 years of professional experience, passionate about sharing authentic West African cooking. Through live online classes, I teach the techniques, history, and culture behind dishes like jollof rice and ekuru, one plate at a time.

Ingredients

sweet potatoes
red palm oil (crucial for color and traditional taste)
tomatoes
hot peppers (scotch bonnet)
onions
dried fish or ( Fresh fish)
crayfish
leafy vegetables like spinach or scent leaves.
seasoning
salt
gizzard
ripe plantain

Tips & Swaps

grate your pepper or blend it but not to a smooth texture You can add diced chicken or turkey to the pottage as extras.

Preparation

Prepare your cooking utensils Wash your vegetables and shred them as thin as you want them

Nutrition Facts

Calories1814.5 kcal
Protein123.314 g
Fat62.424 g
Carbohydrates194.79 g
Fiber27.74 g
Sugars69.8 g
Sodium3490.3 mg
Potassium4864.6 mg
Calcium675.7 mg
Iron27.04 mg
Vitamin C147.9 mg
Vitamin A3524.5 µg

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