What is nshima?
Nshima is a Zambian name given to the basic corn flour that was cooked into a pliable porridge of a similar paste. The bowl is made of flour, which is the result of hum and grinding of dried corn. It is considered a basic meal in the region and is consumed by almost every meal. Although the corn meal itself does not have a lot of taste and is in fact deliberately flavored, it is often served with an attachment known as ndiwo , which has a strong taste. The process of food consumption, which includes corn flour, is packed in social customs that help dictate how it should be served and prepared. Food can also be made from millet, sorghum or root of Kasava, even if it is rare. In Zambia, the NSHIMA production process begins with the reception of dried corn and crushing the core to remove the skin.
corn cores, now broken and treaded, are then placed in the water and left to soak for several days. During the softening in the water, the corn is slightly fermented. When it is soft, the corn is released,washed and spread in the sun in the sun.
As soon as it is dry, the last step in the production of Nshima is the grinding of the kernel into the food. This can be done manually even if the creation of a large amount can be very laborious. This can also be done using a machine or mill, although little Zambia has one of them easily accessible, which means that the corn must transfer to another place and maybe pay to have it.
nshima is cooked like any corn meal. Water and corn meal combine and then heat until it starts to pull together and the water is fully integrated. The texture of corn flour is very important because it is often used as a vehicle for food and is consumed with hands. More Meal is added to the cooking mixture until the consistency of a similar dough reaches, so its balls keep shape and have little power.
nshima is never served alone, especially for guests because it is considered a sociala lift error. Instead, it is served with an attachment called ndiwo , which can be a type of meat such as chicken or goat, or a spicy vegetable mixture commonly made of tomatoes, leaf green and onions. There are no rules for what NDIwo should or should not be, although many Zambijas expect it to strengthen the fine taste of Nshima. However, meat is the most award -winning accompaniment, because it is the most expensive and sometimes the most difficult to get.