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Nshima (Zambian Maize Staple)

Nshima (Zambian Maize Staple)

Zambia

30Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

Zambia's stiff white maize porridge, the foundation of nearly every meal, moulded by hand and eaten with relishes of greens, fish, meat or beans.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Strong wooden spoon (umwiko)
  • Bowl
Ingredients
White maize meal (mealie meal)2.5 cups
Water5 cups

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