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Nigerian Boiled Plantain

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2 ingredients Cuisine: Nigerian Page updated October 2026
Nigerian Boiled Plantain

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Boiled plantain is one of the simplest staples in Nigerian home cooking, made with nothing more than plantain and water. The choice of fruit decides the result: unripe plantain stays firm and savory, while ripe plantain turns soft and sweet. Both are traditionally served with egg sauce, garden egg stew, or a spoonful of palm oil, so the plain plantain acts as a mild base for bolder partners.

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Add the plantain to the boiling water.

Cook the plantain for a few minutes, until it is done to your liking.

Serve it hot with egg sauce, garden egg stew, or palm oil.

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