DESCRIPTION:

Experience the flavours of Zambia with our delicious Nshima recipe! Enjoy tender nshima paired with savoury meats and hearty stew. Shop at Shoprite for fresh ingredients and follow our easy recipe for a delicious meal. Now get cooking!

METHOD:

1. Boil 1 Litre of water in advance, in a Kettle or Saucepan.
2. Once the water boils, combine 1 cup of Cornmeal or Mealie Meal as we call it, with 1 1/2 cups of cold water in a saucepan, to make a smooth paste. A flat cooking stick is ideal for this.
3. Transfer the Cornmeal paste to the stove (set at medium high heat), and then slowly pour about 700ml of boiling water into the saucepan, stirring continuously, making sure the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. This should lead to a smooth porridge, almost creamy. Allow this to boil for at least 10 minutes, covered.
5. Remove the cover after 10 minutes and begin to add the remaining Cornmeal to the porridge, a little at a time, making sure it is well combined, before adding some more.
6. The porridge should stiffen up quickly with each addition of Cornmeal, and you will need to exert a bit of muscle to mix this well, smoothing out any lumps that form in the process 😉
7. Once fully combined, cover the pot with a well-fitting lid and allow to cook for another 10 minutes. Lift the lid after the first 5 minutes and mix through the Nshima again before replacing the lid, for the remaining 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the stove after the 10 minutes, and using a smooth serving spoon, scoop out the Nshima,one lump at a time and transfer into your serving dish.
9. Should turn out as picture above, when ready to serve.