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Mageu

Soured thin maize drink (emahewu).

Prep5 min
Cook2 min
Total48 h 7 min
Serves8
DifficultyEasy
Per serving151 kcal
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EswatiniDrinkVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Maize meal200 g
  • Water2 L
  • Wheat flour or leftover porridge (starter)2 tbsp
  • Sugar100 g

Method

  1. CookCook a thin porridge of the meal and water; cool.
  2. SourAdd starter; leave 1 to 2 days until tangy (non-alcoholic).
  3. ServeSweeten and serve cold.

Nutrition per serving

Calories151 kcal
Protein2.2 g
Carbohydrates34.4 g
Fat0.5 g
Fibre2.1 g
Sugar12.7 g
Sodium16 mg
Saturated fat0.1 g
Serving sizeabout 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 7 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 2 min of cooking, plus 48 h resting.

How many calories are in Mageu?

About 151 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 Eswatini. Soured thin maize drink (emahewu).

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