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Nsima

↳ from Malawi, Malawi

Malawi's staple: a thick white maize porridge, dipped in relish of fish, beans or greens. Eaten at nearly every meal.

History

Nsima (called nshima, pap, ugali, sadza elsewhere) spread with maize from the 16th century and replaced older millet and sorghum porridges.

Ingredients

  • White maize flour
  • Water
  • Salt

How it's made

  1. Boil water
  2. Stir in a little flour to make a thin porridge
  3. Add more flour and stir hard until stiff
  4. Cover and steam briefly
  5. Shape into balls and serve with relish

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