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Irish potatoes (white potato) is a common food in many parts of the world, it is one of the most consumed and enjoyed vegetables worldwide as it is very easy to prepare and pleasing to the eyes and stomach. Due to the versatility of Irish potatoes, it has become a primary ingredient for all types of culinary as they can easily be fried, boiled, mashed, baked, or cooked as porridge. It also serves as a complement to different dishes and new recipes can as well be created from them like our delicious Irish potato porridge recipe for today.
The Irish potato porridge, also known as white potato porridge, is a simple and fast meal to prepare just like sweet potato porridge and yam porridge. It is not only super mouth watery but also naturally packaged with medicinal benefits. Interested? Let me guide you through.
To begin with, this easy Irish Potato recipe we need:
Irish Potatoes
Vegetable oil or Palm oil
Onion
Red and Green Bell peppers (tattasai)
Chilies (shombo)
Habanero Pepper(atarugu)
Seasoning cubes
Salt (to taste)
Carrots (optional)
Garlic
Ginger
Curry
Scent leaves (efirin)
Fresh Pumpkin leaves (Ugu) or Spinach (Alayaahu)
Water
Stock (chicken meat or Fish)— optional.
The preparation of some Irish potato porridge is somewhat similar to that of yam and sweet potato porridge. However, I really love to get creative and spice things up a bit. So, if you’re curious about this special and easy recipe keep reading!
STEP 1: Wash and season beef, chicken, or fish with enough garlic, ginger, curry, thyme, and seasoning cubes to your own taste (For this Irish Potato porridge recipe I will be using beef). Cook till almost tender.
STEP 2: Separate beef from the stock once it is cooked and cut the beef in bits. Set aside.
STEP 3: Add a little water to the meat stock in order to have enough stock for the potato porridge and boil.
STEP 4: Peel the potatoes, wash and cut into medium sizes. Stir in potatoes to already boiling beef stock and cook for at least 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
STEP 5: Taste for salt and add seasoning cubes if necessary. (It is necessary to cut down on salt since the beef stock is already well seasoned).
STEP 6: Add in oil of choice (preferably vegetable oil), chopped bell peppers, chilies, and onions. Add beef bits as well and leave the mixture on fire to cook on high heat till it becomes very soft.
NB: Unlike yam and sweet potato, Irish potato is waxy in nature. It does not have high starch content as it still holds its form even after cooking which is why it is less likely to be seen mashed and to take a thick form on its own. So you can decide to remove and mash some of your potatoes and add them back to help thicken the porridge if you think it’s too watery.
STEP 7: While the porridge is still cooking, wash and cut leaves and carrots.
STEP 8: Remove lid and stir potato porridge well then add in carrots, pumpkin leaves, and scent leaves. Reduce heat and leave to simmer for about 3 minutes.
STEP 9: Put off the heat and serve steaming hot.
This Irish potato porridge can be served as a main dish or as a side dish whichever way it still tastes great. It can absolutely be enjoyed with bread or any desired pastry and beverages of any kind like zobo are also welcome to complement this yummy dish.
The serving of Irish potato porridge is up to you! It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner whichever way you prefer and on any occasion. Serve this at any event and I bet you your guests will come asking for more.
Leftover Irish potato porridge should always be stored in the refrigerator to prevent it from being stale and to ensure proper preservation.
Studies on Irish potatoes have shown that it has a higher level of dietary fibre and carbohydrate which improves digestion, optimize body function and regularizes bowel movements. The Vitamin C content in Irish potatoes prevents scurvy and also serves as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that repairs damaged cells within the body. Also, support the immune system, and gives relief to any form of inflammation such as arthritis.
Consuming potatoes will give a good source of potassium to the body which is capable of lowering blood pressure and preventing heart attacks, it also works to reduce cramps, therefore, proving Irish potato porridge as a nutritious and medical dish.
Are there more benefits of eating Irish potato porridge? Oh yes! The dietary fibre and carbohydrates present in the potatoes help in both weight loss and weight increase which lots of people work hard towards achieving. The nutrients are gotten from eating a potato dish also help the skin regenerate and help in maintaining healthy skin.
Is that all? Oh no! Because of the other ingredients present in the dish, it is loaded with carbohydrates, proteins, minerals vitamins, and even fat and oil—these are what I like to call the complete package.
And it’s a wrap for this luscious Irish potato recipe my dear comrades! It is indeed very simple, easy to prepare, and has a variety of impressive health benefits. I have no doubt that you can make this Irish potato porridge at home for your family and friends. Please make me proud by sharing their thoughts and yours in the comments section below. Let’s get cooking guys!
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