World Cuisines

Sishwala

Eswatini

The stiff porridge of the kingdom: sishwala — a thick maize porridge served with meat stews and vegetables at ceremonies and daily meals in Eswatini. Ingredients: maize meal, water, salt; stews: beef, chicken, beans, greens.

What it is

The stiff porridge of the kingdom: sishwala — a thick maize porridge served with meat stews and vegetables at ceremonies and daily meals in Eswatini. Ingredients: maize meal, water, salt; stews: beef, chicken, beans, greens. Recipe: 1) Boil water; whisk in meal. 2) Stir to a thick, smooth mass. 3) Shape into a mound. 4) Serve with the day's stew. Serve: at family and ceremonial tables (Incwala season feasts included). Flavor: mild base for rich relishes. History: sishwala is the Swazi plate's foundation — umcombotsi (sorghum beer) accompanies its ceremonies. See also: Sidvudvu, Umncweba.

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