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BY's Recipe: Cassava porridge is a popular Nigerian meal. It's simple to make and requires no cooking experience. Children under ten need adult supervision.

Servings: 4. Prep. Time: 15-20 minutes. Cook Time: 25-30 minutes. Total Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes.

What you need

• Stove,
• 40-50 minutes.

Required Ingredients

• A large cassava tuber ( see the photo below),
• Water,
• Turmeric or curry powder,
• Palm oil (optional).

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Optional Ingredients

• Salt to taste,
• One tablespoon of palm oil or turmeric powder,
• Beef and fish (chopped mushroom for vegans and vegetarians),
• Chopped fruits or vegetables.

"...no one is born a great cook; one learns by doing." ― Julia Child.

Directions

Step 1.

• Peel the cassava tuber and cut it into small pieces,
• Wash and set them aside,
• Cut onions and prepare fish, beef, or mushroom,

Step 2.

• Use a medium size pot,
• Add two cups of water and bring it to a boil,
• Add chopped onions and meat,
• Cook until tender or until the water is almost dry.

Step 4.

• Add one cup of water, oil, or turmeric powder,
• Cover the pot and cook for a minute,
• Add cut cassava and stir for a few seconds,
• Cover the pot and cook until tender,
• Add cut spinach or broccoli and cook for a few seconds.

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Your lunch or dinner is ready. Enjoy

Serve with water or wine.

Cooking is an art. Be creative and use cassava to create any dish you want. Or hire a personal chef if you don't have the time to cook or choose not to cook.

Feel free to share the recipe.

Reference

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava