TUTORIAL: HOW TO COOK 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.

Take 1 cup of mealy meal and put it in a pot.

Pour some cold water into the pot and mix it until you have a watery paste consistency.

Move the pot to a hot plate and slowly add boiled water while mixing.

Stir the mixture until it becomes thicker and bubbles start to form.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

After simmering, check the consistency and add more mealy meal (about half a cup) to thicken it further.

Mix the added mealy meal until it thickens but still falls off the stick.

Cover the pot again and let it simmer for another 5-6 minutes.

After simmering, check the nshima for doneness; it should have streaks and be thick.

Cooking Techniques

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