NSHIMA/ Roller Meal

Ingredients

• Mealie meal/ Corn meal
• Water
• A pot
• Wooden cooking Stick

Preparation

1. Heat some water in a pot or kettle until it boils

2. Make a paste by adding one cup of mealie meal or corn meal and 2 cups of water

3. Fill two thirds of hot water in a pot and the paste

4. Stir and reduce heat to medium

5. Cover the pot only halfway and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.

6. After it cooks, start adding mealie meal bit by bit, stirring vigorously (known in local language as “kutyakula” or “ukunaya”) and continuously adding the mealie meal until it thickens a bit. (Do not make it too thick).

7. Cover the pot for about 3 minutes Stir vigorously again and let it stand for a few minutes.

8. The nshima is ready to serve. (Dip spoon in water between each scoop.)

    

Cooking Time

• Total time:  25 minutes
• Prep time:  5 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes

Serving Suggestions

4-5 Servings

Chef’s Tip

Best served with any of your favorite stews like beef and dry fish

Try out this delicious Rollermeal recipe today and explore our range of authentic African foods, available now at Mamasown Market!