SidvudvuPumpkin and Maize Porridge
Sidvudvu is a Swazi pumpkin porridge thickened with maize meal. This lightly sweetened version is served warm with milk.
Prep
15m
Cook
35m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 800gPumpkin (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1lWater
- 160gCornmeal
- 40gWhite Sugar
- 2gSalt
- 250mlWhole Milk (warmed)
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Method
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- 01
Place the pumpkin and water in a pot and bring to a boil at 100°C (212°F).
- 02
Reduce the heat and simmer until the pumpkin is very soft, about 20 minutes.
- 03
Mash the cooked pumpkin in the pot until mostly smooth.
- 04
Gradually stir in the cornmeal, mixing well so the porridge stays smooth.
- 05
Cook over low heat at about 90°C (194°F), stirring often, until the porridge thickens and the maize is fully cooked.
- 06
Stir in the white sugar and salt, then cook for a few more minutes.
- 07
Serve the porridge warm with the warmed whole milk.
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