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Nsima recipe
Enjoy this hearty and traditional Zambian staple!
Ingredients
- 400 g maize flour
- 1200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Nsima
- In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Gradually add 400 g of maize flour while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens and pulls away from the sides.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and stir well to combine thoroughly with the mixture.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before shaping the nsima.
- Shape the nsima into balls while hot, using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Serve the nsima warm, ensuring it's fresh and appetizing.
What is Nsima?
Nsima is a traditional dish from Zambia, boiled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around maize flour. The recipe below uses 3 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Nsima take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on maize flour. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Nsima?
Use hot water to help the nsima achieve the right consistency.
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