Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried matemba (small dried fish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup maize meal (cornmeal)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon extra salt (for sadza)
Instructions
- Rinse the dried matemba thoroughly under cold running water to eliminate any residual salt and impurities, then drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Introduce the minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if desired) to the pan. Cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the rinsed matemba into the pan, cooking for approximately 10 minutes while stirring occasionally until warmed through and slightly crisp.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Gradually whisk in the maize meal, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Lower the heat and keep stirring until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the honey and the additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mixing until well combined.
- Once the sadza has thickened and starts to pull away from the edges of the pot, take it off the heat and cover to let it rest for a few minutes.
- Plate the matemba alongside the creamy sadza and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
- Ensure to stir the sadza continuously to achieve a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg