Mbulawu (Malawian Fermented Millet Porridge)
Mbulawu is a traditional Malawian fermented millet porridge. It is a nutritious and comforting breakfast option that is enjoyed by many in Malawi.
Source and licence
"Mbulawu (Malawian Fermented Millet Porridge)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Mbulawu_(Malawian_Fermented_Millet_Porridge), revision 4517856), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Mbulawu_(Malawian_Fermented_Millet_Porridge)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- 1 cup millet flour
- 3 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Method
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Gradually add the millet flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add a pinch of salt to taste and continue stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the porridge to cool down to room temperature.
- Once the porridge has cooled, cover it with a clean cloth and leave it to ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours. This fermentation process enhances the flavor and nutritional profile of the porridge.
- The next morning, heat the vegetable oil in a separate pan.
- Pour the fermented millet porridge into the pan and heat it over medium heat, stirring continuously until it reaches the desired consistency. You can add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Serve warm in a bowl.