Mageu
Posted in South African Recipes Tell-a-FriendThis is a very easy recipe for mageu also called mahewu, amarhewu (Zulu spelling) or amahewu (Xhosa spelling). This South African fermented mealiemeal and malt drink is hugely popular in most areas of South Africa.
Ingredients
70 g mealiemeal
750 g malt
250 ml water
Method
Grind the malt and sift it
Place the water in a pot and bring to the boil
Add the mealiemeal stirring to mix, cook until the meal absorbs the water and a soft porridge is formed
Remove from the heat and allow to cool
When the porridge feels cool to the touch add the malt, stirring to mix well.
Leave covered for 24 hours to ferment.
Tips
If the mixture is to thick you can add a little water to get a relatively thick but pourable consistency.
Category: Beverages
Cuisine: South African/
Sub-Category: Indigenous
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