The mielie-meal staple food is not new; it has existed for years.
Those who enjoy corn meals will find the diet delicious.
Mealie meal is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibre, and fat, and it guarantees high energy.
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So, how is mielie meal made?
The ingredients and method of preparing it are discussed below.
The staple food can either be prepared as a porridge or as a firmer pap.
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There is also mielie-meal roti and even mielie-meal face scrub.
With that understanding, here is a simple mielie-meal recipe that you will find very easy to follow.
The ingredients below can serve up to six people.
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Ingredients
Preparation procedure
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Place a potjie on a heavy-duty grilling tray or suspend it before adding the maize meal and water.
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Bring to the boil but while doing so, use a wooden spoon to stir to avoid lumps.
As it thickens and cooks, you will hear it making little plop sounds.
Then, use a lid to cover the potjie and allow the porridge to simmer for 40 minutes.
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Stir intermittently to avoid it burning at the base.
Once it is thick and smooth, but not stiff, add the milk.
Remove from heat and serve with any sauce of choice.
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Note that there are different sauces that you might eat your mielie-meal poridge.
Below are selected questions that are relevant to the topic.
Read the best answers here.
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Is maize meal good for you?
Yes, it is.
The reason is that it isrich in carbsand grants energy.
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Those who want to reduce their cholesterol levels can also benefit from maize meals.
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Does maize meal make you fat?
However, this depends on how it is eaten and the quantity consumed.
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Unlike flour made from wheat grains, cornmealdoes not containgluten.
What is the difference between polenta and mealie meal?
The Italian dish polenta is mielie-meal substituted name for the maize meal in South Africa.
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Are there any mielie-meal porridge benefits?
Yes, there are some benefits derived from mielie-meal porridge consumption.
This staple food has enough carbohydrates, which are needed for generating energy.
As the energy is slowly released, having it as breakfast keeps you going all day.
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How do I make mielie-meal bread?
Theingredients neededare milk, salt, baking powder, mealie meal, eggs, and butter.
Add butter and salt to the mixture before pouring everything inside the hot milk.
Allow simmering for a few minutes.
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