What is Sadza?

Sadza is a stiff grain or paste, it is a terminal carbohydrate food in Zimbabwe. Currently, most Sadza is made of very finely ground corn called corn in Africa, but before the maize was introduced to Africa, food was made of other grains, especially millet types. Pronounced "Sud-Za", Sadza is the word for this food in the hustle and bustle, the tongue of the hustle and bustle of the people, the largest ethnic group in Zimbabwe. The same type of cooked grain is consumed in most Eastern and South Africa under various names. It is always served with some kind of stew, soup or meat with sauce, which is soaked in small pieces of cooked grain before eating. Corn was not introduced into Zimbabwe until the end of the 18th century, but quickly became a dominant crop. Before the insertion of corn, food was made from various millet, including pearls and millet. When white corn is not available Yellow is often used in place and millet is ever used. Ground maize is softer than the north American toThe bruising meal, almost reminiscent of corn flour and is called dining meat all over Eastern and South Africa.

food and water are the only ingredients, but cooking Sadza takes skill. Traditionally, it was cooked in a kettle above the open fire and this method is still common. Food and cold water are mixed and brought to a boil, then the chef is stirring and adding more water and food as needed. During this period, the boiling mixture throws out pieces of warm food and the chef must be alert to avoid scalding, stirring to prevent the mixture from preventing burning. In full cooking, the mixture is very strong; It is pulled from the side of the pot and can be shaped into the ball for administration.

Shon people also use Sadzu to prepare a traditional form of batik or resist dyeing on the fabric. The structures are painted on the substance with sadz and after the painted area of ​​the dry area the fabric is painted with paint and then dried again. Regions covered with cookedThe grains of the paste resist color and remain the original color. After drying, more sadza is applied and additional color is added; This process can be repeated several times. Once the design is complete and all the color is dry, the sadza is washed out of the fabric and the design is revealed.