Maize Meal Fritters (siphuphe Semahewu)
Maize Meal Fritters, known as Siphuphe Semahewu in Eswatini, are a popular traditional snack made from maize meal. These fritters are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a quick snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups maize meal
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the maize meal, water, and salt to form a thick batter.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the batter into the hot oil to form small fritters.
- Fry the fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fritters warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Bowl Frying pan Spoon Paper towels
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the maize meal fritters with a side of chutney or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a twist, you can add chopped onions, chilies, or herbs to the batter for added flavor and texture.
Cost
$5