Easy Steps on How to Prepare Nigerian Beans Porridge
How to prepare Nigerian beans porridge should be an everyday thing for lovers of beans. Nigerian Beans porridge also known as “Ewa Oloyin” in Yoruba (an ethnic group in Nigeria) is a very delicious and versatile meal.
Nigerian beans food is a popular street food that can as well be enjoyed at home.
When we were growing up as a kid, many of us were told to eat beans if we wanted to grow taller. How true is this? We are yet to unravel the truth.
There are so many variations of Nigerian beans porridge which leads to adding other ingredients like plantains, yams, and vegetables such as pumpkin leaf, spinach, scent leaf, or curry leaf.
These ingredients bring out the different tastes and variations of Nigerian beans porridge.
The main ingredients used to make the original beans porridge before these variations are beans, any beans of your choice.
How to Prepare Nigerian Beans Porridge
Nigerian bean porridge is a staple dish in Nigerian cuisine and people of all ages are enjoying it is not hard to prepare.
You don’t need too many ingredients to make beans porridge for it to come out nice especially if you are using the frying method of preparation.
Some time ago, I wasn’t a fan of beans until I discovered this recipe (as I will be showing you) beans have now become my run-to food anytime and hungry with some fried ripe plantain or butter bread. Have you tried this combo before?
Beans porridge is a good source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins as well as minerals. These make it a very nutritious dish that provides energy and helps keep you feeling full for a longer period.
Due to its high fiber and protein content, this food can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and promote satiety.
The ingredients used for this delicious balanced meal are listed below.
Ingredients
1. Four cups of beans
2. One Big bulb of Onion
3. Three cubes of Maggi
4. Palm oil
5. Ginger and Garlic
6. Salt to taste
7. Fresh Pepper
8. Fresh red tomatoes
Optional ingredients:
- Curry leaf
- Plantain (as a side dish)
Steps on How to Cook Beans Porridge
Before you start cooking make sure all your utensils and equipment are clean including your cooking area. As I will always say; hygiene is very important when it comes to what we eat.
Let’s get started;
Step 1
Pick/select the beans from impurities and remove unwanted materials from the beans. This is because a Nigerian bean comes with some unwanted materials like stones.
Step 2
After selecting out all the particles from the beans, wash them and parboil the beans on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
After 5 minutes filter out the water, rinse it, and set it on a boil again for another 40 -50 minutes till it gets soft (you can check this by using your thumb to press the beans against your cooking spoon). Filter and set aside.
Step 3
Go ahead to grind/blend your washed tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and ginger, slice your washed onions, and set them aside.
Step 4
Set your pot on medium heat; pour in your palm oil and allow to heat for 3 minutes, don’t allow it to bleach. Add some of the onions and stir for a few minutes, add your blended tomato pepper mix, and allow it to fry for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Pour your beans inside the pot, add salt, Maggi cubes, and water (enough to cook and prevent burning from the bottom), and stir. Cover and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes (for the ingredient to settle in the beans).
Open and stir, then go in with your curry leaf (off heat) and cover the pot. I will be using fried plantain as a side dish with this delicious beans porridge. I had my plantains fried. Let’s enjoy!
Note: you can use any vegetable of yours and can enjoy it with white rice, bread, pap, custard, plantain, yam, and any side dish you love.
Enjoy your premium Nigerian beans porridge.
Other Nigerian Delicious Recipes
