Easy
Swazi
Sikwa Sesitsanga
Swazi pumpkin porridge, naturally sweet and creamy, a comforting dish.
45
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (5 items)
2.00 cups
Pumpkin
cubed, peeled
1.00 cup
Maize meal
fine, white
4.00 cups
Water
0.50 tsp
Salt
1.00 tbsp
Sugar
optional
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Boil pumpkin in water with salt until soft, about 15 minutes.
15 minutes
2
Mash pumpkin in the pot.
3
Add maize meal gradually, stirring to avoid lumps.
5 minutes
4
Simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
15 minutes
5
Add sugar if desired, serve warm.