ZANZIBAR MIX, UROJO
Zanzibar Mix, is a classic street food in Zanzibar. It’s a spicy, savory porridge with a smooth texture you’ll find at the Forodhani night market.
Ingredientes
- 8 small potatoes (Irish variety if available)
- 1 – 1 ½ cups water (for flour mixture) for flour mixture
- 3 limes juiced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup gram flour (chickpea flour)
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- a pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Diced red onions
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Potato dumplings
- Bhajias
- Tiny beef skewers
- Fried meatballs
Instrucciones
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Peel and cube the potatoes. Place in a pot, cover with water, add lime juice, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes, then set aside.
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In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, gram flour, turmeric, and salt. Slowly add the water, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
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Transfer the flour mixture to a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
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Stir the drained potatoes into the flour mixture and cook for another 5 minutes. Let it simmer gently for a few more minutes until everything blends together.
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Ladle the porridge into bowls. Add your choice of toppings, from boiled eggs to bhajias, and finish with fresh coriander. Serve hot.