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Traditional Oshifima: How to Make Authentic African Stiff Porridge

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Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups white cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup water

Nutritional information

177.1
Calories
32 g
Calories From Fat
3.6 g
Total Fat
1.6 g
Saturated Fat
8.5 mg
Cholesterol
44.4 mg
Sodium
32.1 g
Carbs
2.8 g
Dietary Fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
5.1 g
Protein
105g
Serving Size

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Traditional Oshifima: How to Make Authentic African Stiff Porridge

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    While staying with us, our friend Gerson, from Namibia talked about having this at every meal. Needless to say, while he was here in the United States he put on a pound or two. I really miss him!

    This recipe is an adaptation of an African staple food, served at every meal to help stretch the meats and vegetables.

    In Namibia, this dish could also be prepared with cassava. You can make this with water instead of milk, or you can try substituting equal parts tapioca flour for the corn meal.

    • 30 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Stiff Porridge (Oshifima), While staying with us, our friend Gerson, from Namibia talked about having this at every meal Needless to say, while he was here in the United States he put on a pound or two I really miss him! This recipe is an adaptation of an African staple food, served at every meal to help stretch the meats and vegetables In Namibia, this dish could also be prepared with cassava You can make this with water instead of milk, or you can try substituting equal parts tapioca flour for the corn meal , This was a good accompaniment to recipe #235939 used quick-cooking grits since I didn’t have any white cornmeal, but used the same liquid proportions you have listed used all water, no milk After the grits cooked to a thick consistency, I put them in a bowl that was lightly oiled with canola oil, and mixed well for a while during the cooling time It was almost like kneading a soft dough Very nice side, Charlotte! Made for ZWT4


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat a Cup of Water to Boiling in a Medium-Sized Saucepan.

    2
    Done

    Meanwhile, in a Bowl Gradually Add 3/4 Cup of the Cornmeal to the Milk, Stirring Briskly to Make a Smooth Paste.

    3
    Done

    Add This Mixture to the Boiling Water, Stirring Constantly.

    4
    Done

    Cook For 4 or 5 Minutes While Adding the Remaining Cornmeal.

    5
    Done

    When Mixture Begins to Pull Away from the Sides of the Pot and Stick Together, Remove from Heat.

    6
    Done

    Dump Oshifima Into a Lightly Greased Bowl.

    7
    Done

    With Damp Hands, Shape It Into a Smooth Ball, Turning in the Bowl to Help Smooth It.

    8
    Done

    Serve Immediately.

    9
    Done

    to Eat in the Traditional Manner, Tear Off a Piece of Oshifima and Make an Indentation in It With Your Thumb. Use This Hollow to Scoop Up Stew or Sauce from a Communal Bowl.

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