Some pantry items quietly do the heavy lifting. Plantain flour is one of them simple to use, easy to store, and friendly on the wallet. If you’ve been looking for a staple that keeps mealtimes wholesome without stretching your budget, this guide is for you.
What Is Plantain Flour?
Plantain flour is made by peeling, drying and finely milling unripe plantains — that’s it. No colourants, no enhancers, no fillers. The result is a mild, slightly nutty flour that blends beautifully into everyday dishes.
- Smooth swallow
- Breakfast porridges and pap-style bowls
- Pancakes and flatbreads
- Light, rustic baking
- Thickening soups and sauces
Why It Suits a Budget-Smart Kitchen
Long-lasting and low-waste
Properly dried flour stores well in an airtight container, so you can buy once and cook for weeks.
One flour, many meals
Because it works for swallow, breakfast bowls, pancakes, flatbreads and even light baking, you’ll reach for fewer different flours saving money and cupboard space.
Clean and consistent
When a flour is just plantain no extras you get a familiar flavour and dependable texture you can trust day after day.
Everyday Cooking That Feels Good (and Tastes Better)
Swallow without the stress
For a smooth, lump-free swallow, whisk a small slurry first, then cook on medium heat while stirring. Prefer lighter texture in bakes or flatbreads? Pair with a little
Silky Corn Flour
for extra softness.
Breakfast that’s ready in minutes
Whisk plantain flour into warm milk or water for a quick porridge, then finish with fruit, seeds, or a spoon of
Groundnut Flour
for aroma and body.
Snacks and simple baking
From chin-chin-style bakes to pancakes and flatbreads, plantain flour handles quick comfort foods with ease. If you bake often, browse the full
Flours collection
for blends and variations.
Helpful Tips for Best Results
- Keep it airtight. Moisture is the enemy of freshness.
- Make a slurry first. Mixing with a little cool water before cooking helps prevent lumps.
- Adjust liquids. For pancakes, flatbreads or bakes, add a touch more liquid if your batter feels thick flours absorb differently.
- Combine thoughtfully. For lighter texture in bakes, blend small amounts with
Silky Corn Flour.
Where to Buy
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- 🛒 Order: Smooth Plantain Flour (Elubo Ogede)
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- Dried Grains — whole kernels for pap/ogi and homemade flour projects.