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Beans and Plantain Porridge - Nigerian recipe image
Nigerian • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 97

Beans and Plantain Porridge

Beans Main Course Simmered Sub-Saharan Africa
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

beans-and-plantain-porridge

Ingredients: Black-eyed peas or brown beans (1/4 cup), Ripe plantain (1), Palm oil (1 tbsp), Onion (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Seasoning cube (1/2), Salt & pepper (to taste)

84.3 kcal 2.6 protein 2.3 fat 13.3 carbs
Confidence 92% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Cook beans until almost soft. Add sliced plantains. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add oil, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Simmer until thick and everything is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve warm as a hearty main dish. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Kelewele (Ghanaian Spicy Fried Plantains) - Ghanaian recipe image
Ghanaian • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 84

Kelewele (Ghanaian Spicy Fried Plantains)

Fried Sub-Saharan Africa Ghanaian Main Course
Cook time 30 min
Difficulty Easy
Portion Single

kelewele-ghanaian-spicy-fried-plantains

Ingredients: Ripe plantain (1), Ginger (1 tsp), Garlic (1 clove), Onion (1/4), Cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp), Salt (to taste), Oil (for frying) (as needed)

15 kcal 0.5 protein 0.2 fat 2.9 carbs
Confidence 85% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Peel and dice plantains. Blend spices into paste. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Toss plantains in spice mix. Let marinate 10 mins. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 3: Fry until golden brown. Serve hot as snack or side. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..

Chiles en Nogada - Mexican recipe image
Mexican • Latin America
ID 170

Chiles en Nogada

Mexican Celebration Stuffed Peppers Walnut Sauce
Cook time 120 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

chiles-en-nogada

Ingredients: Poblano chiles (2), Ground pork or beef (150 g), Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Tomato, chopped (1/2 cup), Apple & pear, diced (1/4 cup each), Plantain, diced (optional) (1/4 cup), Raisins & almonds, chopped (1 tbsp each), Cinnamon & cloves, ground (pinch each), Walnuts (soaked, skinned) (3/4 cup), Milk or cream (1/2 cup), Fresh cheese (queso fresco) (2 tbsp), Sugar & salt (to taste), Pomegranate seeds & parsley (for garnish)

1162.9 kcal 51.2 protein 71.4 fat 76.1 carbs
Confidence 84% High protein
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Step 1: Char poblanos over flame or broiler until blistered; steam covered 10 minutes. Peel skin, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds carefully.
Step 2: Picadillo: Sauté onion and garlic; add meat and brown. Stir in tomato, diced fruits, raisins, almonds, and spices; simmer until thick. Cool to warm.
Step 3: Nogada: Soak walnuts in hot water 10 minutes, then in milk 20 minutes. Peel if needed. Blend walnuts with milk/cream and queso fresco; season lightly with sugar and salt.
Step 4: Stuff chiles with picadillo. Spoon nogada over at room temperature. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Step 5: Serve traditionally at room temp; batter-frying is a regional variant but not required.

Red Red (Ghanaian Bean Stew) - Ghanaian recipe image
Ghanaian • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 100

Red Red (Ghanaian Bean Stew)

Fried Rice Simmered Soup
Cook time 50 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

red-red-ghanaian-bean-stew

Ingredients: Black-eyed peas (cooked) (1/2 cup), Palm oil (2 tbsp), Tomato (chopped) (1), Onion (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Salt & spices (to taste), Ripe plantain (optional side) (1)

159 kcal 4.8 protein 4.5 fat 24.5 carbs
Confidence 92% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add tomato and spices. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add beans and simmer until thick and flavorful. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Serve with fried plantains or rice. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Sancocho (Panama/Dominican Republic) - Caribbean Latin American recipe image
Caribbean Latin American • Latin America
ID 135

Sancocho (Panama/Dominican Republic)

Chicken Latin America Main Course Caribbean Latin American
Cook time 75 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

sancocho-panama-dominican-republic

Ingredients: Chicken pieces (bone-in) (1 small thigh), Yuca (cassava) (1/4 cup (chunks)), Plantain (1/4 (sliced)), Corn cob (1/4 (cut)), Carrot (1/4 (sliced)), Garlic (1 clove), Cilantro (1 tbsp), Salt & pepper (to taste)

187.1 kcal 21.3 protein 4.4 fat 11.3 carbs
Confidence 93% Lower carb
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Step 1: Boil chicken with garlic and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add vegetables and cook until tender. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Tostones (Caribbean) - Caribbean recipe image
Caribbean • Latin America
ID 138

Tostones (Caribbean)

Fried Latin America Main Course Caribbean
Cook time 20 min
Difficulty Easy
Portion Single

tostones-caribbean

Ingredients: Green plantain (1), Salt (to taste), Oil (for frying) (2 tbsp)

31.2 kcal 0.9 protein 0.9 fat 4.8 carbs
Confidence 83% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Peel and slice plantains. Fry until golden. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 2: Flatten with a cup or plate, then re-fry until crispy. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Sprinkle with salt and serve. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..