Nshima with Ndiwo (Zambian Maize Porridge and Relish)
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The Tale of Nshima with Ndiwo (Zambian Maize Porridge and Relish)
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Nshima, Zambia's staple stiff maize porridge, followed the same path as ugali and posho elsewhere in the region: maize arrived via Portuguese traders centuries ago and gradually displaced older staples like sorghum and millet. It's eaten with "ndiwo," a rotating cast of vegetable, meat, or fish relishes, forming the backbone of the everyday Zambian meal.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 3 cups white maize meal
- 6 cups water
- 1 bunch rape or collard greens, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Bring water to a boil and whisk in a portion of the maize meal to make a thin porridge.
- 2Gradually add the remaining maize meal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- 3Continue stirring vigorously until thick and smooth, about 10-15 minutes; shape into a mound and set aside.
- 4Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- 5Add tomatoes and cook until broken down, then add the chopped greens.
- 6Cover and cook 8-10 minutes until the greens are tender, seasoning with salt.
- 7Serve the ndiwo relish alongside the nshima.
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