Umfino (Maize Meal with Greens)

Soft pap cooked together with wild greens or spinach.

Ingredients

• 300 g maize meal
• 300 g spinach or cabbage, chopped
• 1 onion
• 750 ml water
• 1 tbsp oil
• to taste salt

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Method

1. Fry the onion in oil until soft.
2. Add the greens and a splash of water and cook until wilted.
3. Add the water and salt, bring to the boil and stir in the maize meal.
4. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes, stirring now and then.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Traditionally made with wild greens (imifino); spinach, cabbage or pumpkin leaves all work.

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