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Ingredients
- 150 g fine maize flour
- 1 l water
- 60 to 80 g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla or lemon zest, optional
- Milk, to serve, optional
Method
- 01 Loosen the flour in 250 ml cold water until lump-free.
- 02 Bring the rest of the water to a boil with the salt.
- 03 Pour in the flour mixture in a thin stream while stirring hard.
- 04 Cook 12–15 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until creamy.
- 05 Stir in the sugar and flavouring. Serve warm, plain or with a splash of milk.
Maize porridge is the simple snack without peanut — lighter than peanut porridge. Thickness is set with water; some households like it almost firm.
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