Drink
Maheu (Fermented Maize Drink)

Maheu (Fermented Maize Drink)

Zimbabwe

35Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

Zimbabwe's most popular traditional drink, a lightly fermented, mildly sour maize beverage that is filling, refreshing and non-alcoholic.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Large covered container
  • Clean cloth
Ingredients
White maize meal (mealie meal)1 cup
Millet or sorghum flour0.25 cup
Water6 cups
Sugar (optional)to taste

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