About this dish
A smooth, nourishing porridge made from fermented maize flour, often eaten for breakfast.
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Ingredients
🌽1.5 cups fermented maize flour
🫙4 cups water
🍬Sugar, to taste
Method
Serves 21
Mix the maize flour with a little cold water to form a smooth paste.2
Bring the remaining water to a boil.3
Whisk in the flour paste, stirring constantly.4
Cook over low heat until thickened into a smooth porridge.5
Sweeten to taste and serve warm.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Phala is a traditional Malawian breakfast porridge, made from fermented maize flour for a slightly tangy flavor.
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