Bota (Zimbabwean Peanut Butter Porridge)

Ingredients

• 1 cup maize meal
• 4 cups water
• 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the maize meal into 1 cup of cold water to form a smooth slurry.
2. 2Bring the remaining water to a boil in a pot.
3. 3Pour the slurry into the boiling water, whisking constantly.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes until thickened to a smooth porridge.
5. 5Stir in the peanut butter, sugar if using, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
6. 6Serve warm as a breakfast porridge.

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