Milk and mealie-meal soft porridge | A delicious 3 ingredient Southern African breakfast

mealie-meal

🥗Healthier: oatmeal

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oatmeal offers a similar texture with added health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Boil water in a pot over medium heat until bubbling.

Add salt to the boiling water and stir.

Gradually sprinkle in mealie-meal while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Reduce heat to low and cover the pot, letting it steam for 5 minutes.

Stir in milk until fully combined.

Add sugar to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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