Nsima

Ingredients

 * 1 cup ufa (cornmeal or cassava) for two people
 * 2 3/4-3 cups water for each cup ufa
 * butter or margerine optional

Directions

 * 1) Use a wooden spoon to stir nsima.
 * 2) Heat the water in the saucepan until luke warm.
 * 3) Mix a little of the ufa with the water, stirring well to make sure there are no lumps.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, stirring well, then lower the heat and let boil gently for a few minutes.
 * 5) The mixture should look like a thin transparent porridge.
 * 6) Sprinkle the remaining ufa over, a little at a time, stirring continuously to avoid lumps from forming, until the desired consistency is reached.
 * 7) Keep stirring until the nsima is smooth and well cooked.
 * 8) A little butter or margerine may be stirred in at this stage. Serve in a dish accompanied by a relish such as pumpkin leaves or tabasco sauce.