Easy
Malawian
Thobwa
Fermented maize and millet drink, mildly sweet with a grainy texture.
35
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (4 items)
1.00 cup
White maize
coarsely ground
0.50 cup
Millet
coarsely ground
2.00 tbsp
Sugar
4.00 cups
Water
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Boil maize and millet in 2 cups water for 20 minutes.
20 minutes
2
Cool mixture to room temperature.
3
Add sugar and remaining water, stir well.
4
Cover and ferment for 24 hours.
1440 minutes
5
Strain and serve chilled.