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Nsima (Malawian Maize Staple)

Nsima (Malawian Maize Staple)

Malawi

30Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

The heart of every Malawian meal, a smooth stiff porridge of white maize flour eaten by hand with relishes of greens, fish or beans across the whole country.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Sturdy wooden spoon (mthiko)
  • Bowl
Ingredients
White maize flour (ufa woyera)2.5 cups
Water5 cups

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