Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Maize meal150 g
- Water2 L
- Sugar150 g
- Plain flour (or sorghum malt)2 tbsp
Method
- CookCook the meal in water to a thin porridge 20 minutes.
- FermentCool to warm, stir in the flour and leave covered 1 to 2 days until slightly sour.
- ServeSweeten and serve cold.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 154 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.8 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Sugar | 18.9 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Serving size | about 290 ml |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Wheat / gluten.
Quick answers
How long does Mageu take to make?
About 48 h 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking, plus 48 h resting.
How many calories are in Mageu?
About 154 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 290 ml each.
Which allergens does Mageu contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Mageu from?
Mageu is a drink from Botswana. Thick, lightly soured maize drink.