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Breakfast

Mashanza

A sweet, filling drink-meal made from warmed, spiced cow's milk, traditionally served at breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Its texture is close to a slightly thickened, creamy milk.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

205 kcal per serving

Protein
8.8 g
Carbohydrates
22.6 g
Fat
8.6 g
of which saturated fat
5.6 g
Fiber
0.1 g

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

Instructions

  1. Pour the milk into a saucepan with the cinnamon and cloves.
  2. Heat over medium heat until the milk just simmers, without letting it boil.
  3. Mix the flour with a little cold water to get a smooth paste with no lumps.
  4. Pour the paste into the milk while whisking, then let it thicken for 5 minutes over low heat.
  5. Add the sugar, salt and vanilla, then stir.
  6. Remove the spices before serving hot in bowls.

Variations and tips

Flour-free version. Leave out the flour and serve the milk simply sweetened and flavored with vanilla.

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