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Becoming A Good Samaritan In Lagos: Nigerian Lady Surprises Roasted Plantain Seller With Half A Million Naira

April 19, 2022

A young Nigerian Instagram Influencer,  Ahuoiza, is putting smiles on the faces of Lagosian with her small acts of kindness. In a recent video that has gone viral, Ahuoiza is seen giving a roasted plantain (boli) seller the sum of N500,000; the exact amount of money that her fans had donated for the woman. The … Continue reading Becoming A Good Samaritan In Lagos: Nigerian Lady Surprises Roasted Plantain Seller With Half A Million Naira

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Recipe For Plantain Swallow

April 19, 2022

  Christmas is in two weeks. Most of us will be travelling home for the break. We’ll seize the opportunity to change the environment and to spend time with our parents; these are things that most of us want but cannot do as much as we like. Read more about Food Recipe Now, when we … Continue reading Recipe For Plantain Swallow

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Recipe for Pepper Flavoured Plantain Chips

April 19, 2022

Well, well, well, it’s plantain chips for the win today. This snack is a doctor’s prescription for everyone. Truly, I’m yet to find anyone who doesn’t like it; plantain chips is for people of all age groups. There’s the ripe, semi-ripe and unripe version of it. While every other person can enjoy the ripe and … Continue reading Recipe for Pepper Flavoured Plantain Chips

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Video Of The Week: How To Make Plantain And Egg Frittata

April 19, 2022

  You may be asking… what is a Frittata? A Frittata is a rich Italian delicacy made of eggs and other ingredients such as vegetables, meats or herbs. Some call it a crustless quiche or scrambled eggs. Read more about Video of the week If you’re looking for a quick breakfast or dinner option, Frittata … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Plantain And Egg Frittata

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Recipe for Plantain Mosa

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is a Nigerian snack. In my humble opinion, this snack is a visible proof that something good and delicious can come out of something meant for the trash. The snack in question is none other than plantain mosa. Plantain mosa looks like puff puff but it’s actually made with overripe plantain. … Continue reading Recipe for Plantain Mosa

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Did you Know? 8 Plantain Food Products

April 19, 2022

Plantains are the less sweet, starchier equivalent of banana. They are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Plantains are a staple food in most homes in Nigeria. Interestingly, a variety of meals can be made from this food regardless of its stage of ripeness. Today, we’ll briefly discuss some plantain recipes. Plantain Chips Plantain chips, … Continue reading Did you Know? 8 Plantain Food Products

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Recipe for Beans and Plantain Porridge

April 19, 2022

As a child, I loved beans like kilode. Beans featured in our menu once a week. This greatly displeased my sisters, Anuli and Oliaku who were always reminded that they need beans to grow. While they complained and groaned over their plate of beans, I happily ate mine. We had three different methods of cooking … Continue reading Recipe for Beans and Plantain Porridge

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Recipe for Unripe Plantain Porridge

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is one of my Dad’s favourites. I didn’t always love this food; regrettably, our home is not the best place for a picky eater. We had a simple rule about food, you either eat what everyone else is eating or you go hungry. Left with no choice, I soon acquired a … Continue reading Recipe for Unripe Plantain Porridge

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Video of The Week: How To Make Boli/Roasted Plantain and Fish

April 19, 2022

Boli, or Bole as some call it, is a special delicacy eaten in some parts of Nigeria. In Lagos and some parts of the West, Bole is eaten as a combination of roasted Plantain and Groundnut. The one sold predominantly in Port Harcourt, however, is a delicious combo of healthy-looking sticks of roasted Plantain, crunchy … Continue reading Video of The Week: How To Make Boli/Roasted Plantain and Fish

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How to make Plantain Pancakes

April 19, 2022

I love plantain and I can eat them every day, 🙂 so I get excited when I find new ways to enjoy them. Plantain and bananas are similar but plantains are starchier and are usually not eaten straight up like bananas; they have to be cooked first. Plantains are curvier in shape and have thicker skin. … Continue reading How to make Plantain Pancakes

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How to Make Plantain Fritata

April 19, 2022

Everybody loves plantain, I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy the awesomeness of plantain. They are common and also a major staple food in West and Central Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Coastal parts of South America, Central and Northern America. One amazing fact about plantains is that they’re available all year round, easy to … Continue reading How to Make Plantain Fritata

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How to Prepare Plantain Lasagna

April 19, 2022

We love to get experimental with plantain (yum!!). This is so irresistible. Ingredients 5 pcs plantain 3 pcs garlic cloves 1 pc onion 1 pc green pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 2 pinches paprika 2 tbsps tomato paste 900 grams beef minced meat 1 cup green olives 2 pinches salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tbsps tomato sauce 1 pc seasoning … Continue reading How to Prepare Plantain Lasagna

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How to Prepare Ikpekere (Plantain Chips) with Pepper Sauce

April 19, 2022

Enjoy this staple snack with a twist- a mix of unripe and ripe plantain dipped in a spicy sauce to die for. We draw inspiration from the popular nachos and salsa and have crowned this one to definitely try! Ingredients 3 pcs unripe plantain 2 pcs ripe plantain 5 pcs tomatoes 2 pcs tatase 1 … Continue reading How to Prepare Ikpekere (Plantain Chips) with Pepper Sauce

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10 Interesting Ways to Cook Plantain

April 19, 2022

In whatever state you find your plantain- unripe, ripe or overripe, there’s always something to make of it. 1. Plantain chips. To make the favourite crisp and crunchy chips, you’ll need unripe plantains. Cut them thinly, into long or round shapes, season with salt (and pepper) and deep fry.[separator type=”thin”] 2. Fried plantain (dodo). A … Continue reading 10 Interesting Ways to Cook Plantain

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Baked Plantain With Avocado Dip

April 19, 2022

This recipe is both delicious and healthy. So don’t feel guilty munching this combo because you will be doing your body a lot of good. Enjoy!   Ingredients: For baked plantain 1 large unripe (green) plantain (cut into strips) 1 tablespoon coconut oil Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder   For garlic avocado dipping sauce … Continue reading Baked Plantain With Avocado Dip

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