SishwalaThick Maize Porridge
Sishwala is a thick maize porridge served in Eswatini with vegetables, meat, or sour milk. Its final firmness varies by household and meal.
Prep
5m
Cook
25m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 450gCornmeal
- 1.5lWater
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot over medium heat at 100°C (212°F).
- 02
Stir in the salt, then gradually sprinkle in the cornmeal while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 03
Lower the heat and cook the porridge at a gentle simmer around 95°C (203°F), stirring often as it thickens.
- 04
Continue cooking until the pap is smooth, thick, and pulls away slightly from the sides of the pot, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- 05
Serve the pap hot.
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