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Thobwa (Sweet Fermented Maize Drink)

Thobwa (Sweet Fermented Maize Drink)

Malawi

35Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A milky, lightly fermented non-alcoholic maize and millet drink enjoyed across Malawi, called the sweet beer and offered to guests and at celebrations.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Clay pot or covered container
  • Clean cloth
Ingredients
White maize flour (m'gaiwa)1 cup
Millet or sorghum flour (mmera)0.5 cup
Water6 cups
Sugar (optional)to taste

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