Nigerian diet is top notch everywhere you go; from the east, west, south to the north. I have seen a combination of plantain and groundnuts by the roadside in the South West. The trio of plantain, sauce and fish majorly sold in the Niger-Deltan states of Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta in particular are mouthwatering. People are always seen queuing to get this delicacy. It is very common in the afternoon when people have to revitalize for the day’s work. It is a rich food you would love to savor.
Plantain is one of the major food crops of the Niger-Deltans. It is always planted in the neighboring village which is then sold in the cities of Yenagoa, Asaba, and Port Harcourt and so on. Ripe plantain is used for this course. It is peeled and then roasted. The sauce is prepared by grinding tomato, pepper and onion. These vegetables shouldn’t be too smooth as a sauce. A pinch of salt is added. Seasoning and flavoring could be added for taste. The red-hot sauce is ready to serve after few minutes of cooking. The third part of the combination; fish is abundant in this part of the country because of the coastal areas. Fishes such as mackerel, tilapia and catfish could be used for this purpose. It is roasted like the plantain. The preparation for this combination of food is as simple as that.
This delicacy when taken gives a balanced diet. Plantain is a source of carbohydrates and vitamin. The sauce is rich in vitamins and fat and oil. The fish is a source of protein while the fish bone is a mineral salt rich in calcium. There is no better way to enjoy this sweet delicacy than drinking enough water because you are going to sweat while eating. If you have tasted this perfect-trio-combination of plantain, sauce and fish, there are no chances of taking roasted plantain (boli) with groundnuts. It is just as good as it is written here.