South African Soft Porridge
South African soft porridge is a smooth, comforting dish made from finely ground maize meal, cooked with water or milk until creamy. It’s a nostalgic staple often enjoyed warm for breakfast, finished with sugar, butter, honey, or a splash of milk.
Servings: 2 People
Equipment
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Stove
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Milk Whole milk/Oat milk
- 1/2 cup Maize Meal
- 1/2 cup Milk For the Slurry
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds so much flavor to the soft porridge
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp White Sugar
Instructions
- Bring the 2 cups of water and milk to a boil in a medium pot
- In a bowl, mix the maize meal with 1/2 cup of milk to form a smooth slurry. This helps prevent lumps.
- Add Vanilla extract to the slurry
- Slowly pour the maize meal mixture into the boiling water/milk, stirring with a wooden spoon for 5-10 minutes until porridge thickens slightly and becomes soft and creamy
- Add butter and sugar to taste, still well, and serve warm.