1 cup ufa (cornmeal or cassava) for two
people
2¾ - 3 cups water for each cup ufa
butter or margerine optional
Use a wooden spoon to stir nsima. Heat the
water in the saucepan until luke warm. Mix a little of the ufa
with the water, stirring well to make sure there are no lumps.
Bring to a boil, stirring well, then lower the heat and let boil
gently for a few minutes. The mixture should look like a thin
transparent porridge. Sprinkle the remaining ufa over, a little
at a time, stirring continuously to avoid lumps from forming,
until the desired consistency is reached. Keep stirring until the
nsima is smooth and well cooked. A little butter or margerine may
be stirred in at this stage. Serve in a dish accompanied by a
relish such as pumpkin leaves or tabasco sauce.
Serves 2.
country : Benin
course : side dish
source : Brenda Brown Starling [IRE_tag]