Moroho recipe

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish.

45 minmedium6 ingredients

Ingredients

• 300 g spinach
• 200 g cornmeal
• 800 ml water
• 1 unit onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil

How to make Moroho

1. Chop 1 onion finely and set aside.
2. In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 300 g of spinach to the pot and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of salt.
5. In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
6. Gradually whisk in 200 g of cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
7. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
8. Once thickened, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. To serve, spoon the sautéed spinach over the cornmeal porridge.

What is Moroho?

Moroho is a traditional dish from Lesotho. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 6 ingredients.

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