- Measure cold water (2.5 cups for each cup of maize flour) into a large pot. Allow half or one cup of maize flour per person, depending on appetites!
2. Heat the water on the stove. When warm, slowly add about half the maize flour to the water, stirring continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon (or whisk).
3. Continue stirring until the mixture starts to boil, then reduce the heat and cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. It looks like porridge at this stage.
4. Add the remaining maize flour, a little at a time, as you continue to stir over the heat. The nsima should become very thick and smooth. (This is where your arms get a workout!)
5 Keep stirring it over the heat for five minutes after adding the last flour, then it is done!
6. Allow the nsima to stand for a few minutes, it will become more solid as it cools. Then serve with the ndiwo (side dish) of your choice
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