Umbhona (roasted maize street snack)




This popular street snack doesn’t belong to any one culture, but amaXhosa namaZulu love the stuff. In Joburg, it’s sold on most street corners in the CBD and is a great thing to eat while you walk. Extra points if you have some Aromat to sprinkle over it.
Ingredients
Method
- 4 mielies
- salt, to taste
- 200 g butter
Method
Ingredients
1. Remove the husks and silk from the mielies and place in a saucepan. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes or until soft.
2. Place on a grill or on the braai and roast until charred. Slather with butter and add a little more salt. Serve hot.
Stylist: Khanya Mzongwana
Photographer: Toby Murphy
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