NshimaStiff Maize Porridge
Zambian nshima made by cooking maize meal into a smooth, stiff porridge. It is served with relishes, vegetables, fish, or meat.
Prep
5m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 600gCornmeal
- 1.4lWater
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
- 02
Whisk in enough cornmeal to make a smooth, loose porridge with no lumps.
- 03
Cook for a few minutes, stirring, until the base thickens slightly.
- 04
Add the remaining cornmeal little by little, stirring firmly with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes very thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
- 05
Add the salt and keep folding and pressing the mixture until it is smooth, glossy, and evenly firm.
- 06
Cover and let the nshima rest briefly off the heat, then portion it evenly and serve hot.
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