Lipalishi (Porridge) and Umbhidvo (Wild Spinach/vegtable) by Luyanda Zwane from Swaziland
INGREDIENTS
Liphalishi (Porridge)
- 3 cups of water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups maize powder (Mealie-meal)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil water in a sizeable pot, adding the salt and maize powder (Mealie-meal).
- Mix together periodically for 15 minutes, and then turn to low heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Wild Spinach/Vegetable
- 1 kg wild spinach/vegetables
- 1 spoon peanut butter
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 spoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium sized potatoes if you like
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil spinach separately in a small amount of water for approx. 5 minutes
- At the same time, boil potatoes separately in water.
- Fry the onion and tomato together in a larger pot, adding salt and peanut butter. Next, add the boiled vegetables and potatoes.
- Mix everything together in one large pot, letting simmer for approx. 10 minutes
LUYANDA’S STORY
This recipe is special because it is made from Swaziland’s staple food, which is Maize. It is affordable so that everyone in Swaziland can eat this food. My Grandmother taught me this recipe, which reminds me of home: my family, relatives, and friends in Swaziland. I usually don’t prepare this recipe because my mother and grandmother will make it for the family. I have really enjoyed working with the community kitchen, and having had the chance to eat food from different parts of the world.
