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Mielie-meal Porridge
Eastern Cape — Mother recipe · en it
A warm and nutritious porridge made with mielie-meal, a local grain from the Eastern Cape, for a comforting family dish.
⏱️ 10 min prep + 220 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250g mielie-meal
- 2 liters of water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Method
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, and peppers until they are golden brown.
- Add the mielie-meal and stir well for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Serve hot, accompanied by butter.
The story
Mielie-meal porridge is a culinary tradition from the Eastern Cape, where mielie-meal has been used for centuries as a base for cereals and soups.
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