Steps
- 1.
Isijingi (Zulu Kingdom): Base for this pumpkin-maize porridge where Inkobe softens maize for blending
- 2.
Amarhewu (Southern Africa): Fermented drink where pre-treated maize undergoes faster lactic acid fermentation
- 3.
Umphokoqo (Xhosa tradition): Crumbled maize meal salad where Inkobe provides the characteristic soft texture
The Science
Primary Reaction
Nixtamalization