Zambian Recipe | Munkoyo

sorghum flour

🥗Healthier: millet flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Millet flour is nutritious and can be used as a gluten-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with additional flavor.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a different flavor profile while still being sweet.

Add water to the pot.

Once the water starts heating up, add cornmeal a little bit at a time to avoid lumps.

Cover and let it boil for about 45 minutes.

Turn off the stove and set the porridge aside to cool down.

Add brown sugar to the cooled porridge.

Add Menkaure roots and press them down to soak into the porridge.

Cover and let it sit overnight for the roots to infuse.

The next day, scoop out the roots from the porridge.

Sieve the porridge to achieve a smooth drink.

Pour the smooth drink into a container and seal it.

Set aside for about three days to ferment, or up to seven days for a stronger flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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