How to prepare Zambia's traditional staple food called Nshima 🇿🇲

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu offers protein while being plant-based.

sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Salsa provides flavor with fewer calories.

Warm water for about 30 minutes.

Add maize flour to the warm water, stirring as if making porridge.

Continue stirring completely to avoid lumps.

Let it cook for 10 minutes, checking to ensure no lumps form.

After 15 to 20 minutes, add more maize flour to the mixture, which should resemble porridge.

Ensure it is well prepared for a good taste.

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