🇲🇼 Malawian Cuisine

Mgaiwa Phala

Whole Grain Maize Porridge

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 200 kcal

Porridge made from unrefined whole grain maize flour, darker and more nutritious than regular phala.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix mgaiwa flour with cold water to make slurry.
  2. 2 Bring remaining water to boil.
  3. 3 Pour slurry in, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Cook 15 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5 Serve with sugar or salt.

Did You Know?

Mgaiwa retains the bran and germ of the maize, giving it a distinctive brown color and nutty flavor.