Cookbook:Nigerian Potato Porridge

Nigerian Potato Porridge
Category	Nigerian recipes
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Potato porridge is a dish from the Igbo people of Nigeria.

Ingredients

• Irish potato, peeled and cubed
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Pumpkin leaves (ugwu), sliced
• Onion, sliced
• Chile pepper, sliced
• Seasoning cubes
• Iodized salt

• Ponmo (optional)
• Meat (optional)
• Shaki (optional)
• Dryfish (optional)

Equipment

• Stovetop
• Bowl
• Knife
• Frying pan

Procedure

1. Rinse the potato pieces, and transfer them to a pot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until potato is tender. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the sliced pumpkin leaves, onions, peppers, seasoning cubes, and salt.
3. Stir in the boiled potato. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, and serve.