Amahewu is a maize-based fermented food drink that has been a trusted source of energy in the Zulu culture for years.
Mix maize meal and cold water together inside your pot. Mix together until smooth.
Place pot on high heat and then gradually add all the hot water while stirring.
Once pot begins to boil close lid and reduce heat to low.
Allow to simmer for 45mins stirring every 15mins.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once completely cooled add your and wheat malt (or flour), mix well.
Put in airtight container and allow to ferment for 3 days.
After fermentation and sugar and refrigerate, serve chilled. Enjoy!
Serving Size Cups
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 27
Ingredients
Directions
Mix maize meal and cold water together inside your pot. Mix together until smooth.
Place pot on high heat and then gradually add all the hot water while stirring.
Once pot begins to boil close lid and reduce heat to low.
Allow to simmer for 45mins stirring every 15mins.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once completely cooled add your and wheat malt (or flour), mix well.
Put in airtight container and allow to ferment for 3 days.
After fermentation and sugar and refrigerate, serve chilled. Enjoy!
11 Comments
Thank you for the recipe I have been longing for a home made mageu.
I want to make my own Mageu so u need your help please
Hi there, please would you email me on the address provided? I can’t find your contact information.
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Thank you.
Wow I can’t wait to try this recipe for my father-in-law.
Goodluck Gugulethu, hope it goes well.
why flour… my mom doesnt add sugar until serving
she just makes the porridge… puts in a bucket.. adds water to thin it out,,, and lets it ferment… we add banana essence and sugar when serving
The flour helps with the fermenting process, it is a substitute for wheat malt.
Hello Whoever wrote out this recipe fid an amazing job. Am now making a second batch for my husband. He says it tastes just like he remembered it in his young days. Thank you very much for sharing the recipe.
Its a pleasure Caroline, glad it went well.