Easy
Malawian
Wholesome Nsima with Vegetable Ndiwo - Malawian Staple Meal
Experience Malawi's daily staple, Nsima paired with nutrient-rich vegetable ndiwo, a corn porridge and greens dish promoting healthy, plant-based eating from local harvests.
25
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
4.00 cups
Cornmeal
whole grain
6.00 cups
Water
3.00 cups
Mixed greens
kale or cabbage, chopped
1.00 small
Onion
chopped
2.00 small
Tomatoes
chopped
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Boil water, gradually add cornmeal while stirring to avoid lumps.
2
Cook nsima on medium heat until thick, about 10 minutes.
10 minutes
3
Sauté onion and tomatoes in oil, add greens and simmer 5 minutes.
5 minutes
4
Serve nsima with ndiwo for a balanced healthy meal.