Umthubi-Style Maize Cake (Coarse Maize Bake)
Umthubi-Style Maize Cake (Coarse Maize Bake). It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Ingredientes
- 2 tazas coarse maize meal (umthubi)
- 1 cucharadita salt (adjust to taste)
- 2½–3 tazas agua caliente
- 1 cucharada oil or butter (opcional)
Instrucciones
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, combine the coarse maize meal and salt.
- Gradually add warm water, mixing until a thick, stiff batter forms. It should be moist but not runny.
- Stir in the oil or butter if using.
- Grease a baking dish and press the mixture firmly into it, smoothing the surface.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 60–75 minutes, until fully cooked and firm throughout.
- Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes if you prefer a slightly drier top.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
