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Nigerian Breakfast with Boiled Plantains and Grilled Fish

Cultural Context

Nigerian breakfast often features hearty and nutritious options, with plantains and fish being staples in many regions. This dish reflects the rich culinary diversity of Nigeria, where flavors and ingredients vary widely across different cultures. Traditionally, breakfast is a communal meal, enjoyed with family and friends, and often includes a variety of sides. Today, this breakfast is celebrated not just in Nigeria but among the diaspora, with variations emerging globally, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces pasta
2 cups chopped potatoes
2 cups diced potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
2 seasoning cubes
1 lb cooked beef
1 cup cooked mushroom

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade mixes can be healthier and more economical.

1

Add salt to boiling water.

2

Add pasta and chopped potatoes to the boiling water and stir.

3

Allow the pasta and potatoes to cook.

4

In another pot, add oil and sauté onions and garlic.

5

Add parsley and stir until fragrant.

6

Add tomato sauce and rinse the pot with pasta water, then stir.

7

Allow the mixture to come to a boil.

8

Add cooked beef and seasoning cube to the sauce.

9

Add cooked mushrooms and stir to combine.

10

Taste for salt and adjust seasoning if needed.

11

Check if the pasta is cooked, then drain it.

12

Combine the pasta with the sauce and stir well.

13

Turn off the heat and dish out the food.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrillingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardserving plate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Nigerian Plantain and Fish Breakfast

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