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Nsima with Mustard Greens

Malawi's staple stiff maize porridge, eaten with ndiwo relish.

Prep30 min
Cook0 min
Total30 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving521 kcal
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MalawiMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • White maize flour (ufa)500 g
  • Water1.3 L
  • Mustard greens400 g

Method

  1. NsimaMake a thin porridge; add flour gradually, stirring hard with a wooden spoon (phala) until very thick; shape into ntanda portions.
  2. ServeServe with mustard greens.

Nutrition per serving

Calories521 kcal
Protein16.5 g
Carbohydrates100.8 g
Fat4.5 g
Fibre7.4 g
Sugar1.3 g
Sodium1147 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 550 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Mustard.

Quick answers

How long does Nsima with Mustard Greens take to make?

About 30 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Nsima with Mustard Greens?

About 521 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 550 g each.

Which allergens does Nsima with Mustard Greens contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Nsima with Mustard Greens from?

Nsima with Mustard Greens is a main course from Malawi. Malawi's staple stiff maize porridge, eaten with ndiwo relish.

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