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Nsima

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

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving455 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

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 and enjoy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories455 kcal
Protein12.5 g
Carbohydrates95.0 g
Fat1.2 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium12 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 450 g

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

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Nsima take to make?

About 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Nsima?

About 455 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 450 g each.

Which allergens does Nsima contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Nsima from?

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

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