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Mafi a masi (fermented maize milk)

A fermented drink made from maize and soured milk, slightly tangy and thick. It is much enjoyed at breakfast and is drunk chilled, often with sugar.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

281 kcal per serving

Protein
10.6 g
Carbohydrates
48.4 g
of which sugars
19.1 g
Fat
4.8 g
of which saturated fat
2.8 g
Fiber
1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the maize flour with 250 ml of lukewarm water to a smooth paste.
  2. Bring the rest of the water to the boil, pour in the flour paste and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring, until you have a light porridge.
  3. Let it cool completely, then whisk in the soured milk to avoid lumps.
  4. Cover and leave to ferment at room temperature for 6 to 12 hours, depending on how sour you like it.
  5. When serving, add the sugar and a little cold water if the drink is too thick.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Mix the warm porridge directly with plain yoghurt and let it rest for just 2 hours.

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