boman2014:
Unripe plantain is the least of what anybody, especially the
woman in the kitchen who often times fixes the family meals,
would think of purchasing from the market when they go out
shopping.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2mb0o5d52it.fa020c32.jpg[/img]
Unripe plantain





However, unripe plantain is embedded with many nutritional
benefits one cannot imagine, according to researches carried
out by experts. Plantain is cooked in various ways, depending
on what recipe you plan to make. Plantain can be cooked and
eaten boiled, roasted, mashed, baked, grilled or even as
plantain porridge. If it is cooked with fish, vegetables and a
sprinkle of oil, it no doubt offers a truly balanced diet
consisting of carbohydrates, proteins lipids, vitamins and
minerals as just a meal at a goal.



Ingredients:

– 6 Pieces of green / unripe plantain

– Vegetable leaves ( ugwu or spinach)

– Dried fish

– Shrimps

– Pepper

– Onions

– 2 cloves of garlic

– Small sliced ginger

– Palm oil

– Tomatoes

– A bit of sugar

– Salt

– Seasoning cubes



Direction:

1. Wash your unpeeled green plantain in warm water first
before you start.

2. Holding the plantain down with one hand, cut off both ends.

3. Remove the peel by making a vertical slit on the side of the
fruit, about a quarter of a centimeter deep, just below the
covering with a kitchen knife.

4. Dip in water and allow to soak for about 5 minutes, this will
make the peel come off more easily.

5. Wash and slice the vegetable leaves (Ugwu or dried ugwu or
spinach vegetable.

6. Then peel the plantain skin with a knife.

7. Cut some pieces of plantain and blend it into a paste as the
thickener. Then slice the plantain into medium sized cubes and
place into the cooking pot or sauce pan.

8. Pour some water till it covers the plantain then boil for
about 10 to 20 minutes.

9. Add dried fish , crayfish, pepper, shrimps, few slices of
onions, garlic, ginger tomatoes, a bit of sugar, salt, seasoning
cubes . Then allow to boil for about 10 – 15 minutes. Ensure to
stir occasionally.

10. Add palm oil, stir and cover for 5 minutes.

11. Add Ugwu leaves, stir, and allow to simmer for another 5
minutes. The porridge should now be soft with a thick creamy
paste to the base and ready to be served.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4mk1j21dvq7.a39ca2bd.jpg[/img]


Nutritional benefits:

1. The fiber content reduces cholesterol level which reduce the
risk of developing any heart disease.

2. It is extremely low in fat and salt.

3. The presence of potassium in an unripe plantain prevent
heart attack and hypertension by controlling the heart rate and
blood pressure.

4. The presence of serotonin, that aids and improves blood
flow and reduces homocystine a condition that causes
coronary artery disease and stroke.

5. It contains vitamin B6 which helps in the production of red
blood cells

6. Vitamin B6 helps to cure inflammation of the nerve.

7. Due to the low carbohydrate content it can serve as a diet
for the control of weight, type 1 or type 2 diabetes,
hypertension and a few other medical conditions.

8. It reduces constipation.

9. Aids in circulatory and digestive system.

10. It contains vitamin A for good eye sight and vision.

11. It also contains calcium which helps to prevent disease
such as osteoporosis. While calcium is needed for stronger
bones, muscles, nail s and teeth.

12. The presence of phytochemical properties such as
leucocyanidin can prevent ulcer.

13. The presence of vitamin B6 and C makes unripe plantain
good for skin complexion, builds immunity against disease and
free radicals.

14. Be it roasted or cooked, it increases sperm volume and
thicken fluid.

15. It enhances sexual performances, reduces sexual
weakness, impotence and increase libido.



tjskii

MissyB3

boman2014:
Unripe plantain is the least of what anybody, especially the
woman in the kitchen who often times fixes the family meals,
would think of purchasing from the market when they go out
shopping.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2mb0o5d52it.fa020c32.jpg[/img]
Unripe plantain





However, unripe plantain is embedded with many nutritional
benefits one cannot imagine, according to researches carried
out by experts. Plantain is cooked in various ways, depending
on what recipe you plan to make. Plantain can be cooked and
eaten boiled, roasted, mashed, baked, grilled or even as
plantain porridge. If it is cooked with fish, vegetables and a
sprinkle of oil, it no doubt offers a truly balanced diet
consisting of carbohydrates, proteins lipids, vitamins and
minerals as just a meal at a goal.



Ingredients:

– 6 Pieces of green / unripe plantain

– Vegetable leaves ( ugwu or spinach)

– Dried fish

– Shrimps

– Pepper

– Onions

– 2 cloves of garlic

– Small sliced ginger

– Palm oil

– Tomatoes

– A bit of sugar

– Salt

– Seasoning cubes



Direction:

1. Wash your unpeeled green plantain in warm water first
before you start.

2. Holding the plantain down with one hand, cut off both ends.

3. Remove the peel by making a vertical slit on the side of the
fruit, about a quarter of a centimeter deep, just below the
covering with a kitchen knife.

4. Dip in water and allow to soak for about 5 minutes, this will
make the peel come off more easily.

5. Wash and slice the vegetable leaves (Ugwu or dried ugwu or
spinach vegetable.

6. Then peel the plantain skin with a knife.

7. Cut some pieces of plantain and blend it into a paste as the
thickener. Then slice the plantain into medium sized cubes and
place into the cooking pot or sauce pan.

8. Pour some water till it covers the plantain then boil for
about 10 to 20 minutes.

9. Add dried fish , crayfish, pepper, shrimps, few slices of
onions, garlic, ginger tomatoes, a bit of sugar, salt, seasoning
cubes . Then allow to boil for about 10 – 15 minutes. Ensure to
stir occasionally.

10. Add palm oil, stir and cover for 5 minutes.

11. Add Ugwu leaves, stir, and allow to simmer for another 5
minutes. The porridge should now be soft with a thick creamy
paste to the base and ready to be served.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4mk1j21dvq7.a39ca2bd.jpg[/img]


Nutritional benefits:

1. The fiber content reduces cholesterol level which reduce the
risk of developing any heart disease.

2. It is extremely low in fat and salt.

3. The presence of potassium in an unripe plantain prevent
heart attack and hypertension by controlling the heart rate and
blood pressure.

4. The presence of serotonin, that aids and improves blood
flow and reduces homocystine a condition that causes
coronary artery disease and stroke.

5. It contains vitamin B6 which helps in the production of red
blood cells

6. Vitamin B6 helps to cure inflammation of the nerve.

7. Due to the low carbohydrate content it can serve as a diet
for the control of weight, type 1 or type 2 diabetes,
hypertension and a few other medical conditions.

8. It reduces constipation.

9. Aids in circulatory and digestive system.

10. It contains vitamin A for good eye sight and vision.

11. It also contains calcium which helps to prevent disease
such as osteoporosis. While calcium is needed for stronger
bones, muscles, nail s and teeth.

12. The presence of phytochemical properties such as
leucocyanidin can prevent ulcer.

13. The presence of vitamin B6 and C makes unripe plantain
good for skin complexion, builds immunity against disease and
free radicals.

14. Be it roasted or cooked, it increases sperm volume and
thicken fluid.

15. It enhances sexual performances, reduces sexual
weakness, impotence and increase libido.



tjskii

MissyB3