Mielie-meal

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In South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and many other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, a staple food made from either stamped or ground maize (mielies or mealies; from Portuguese "milho"[1]). It is traditionally made into many forms of dishes, such as Umngqusho, sour-milk porridge, pap, or even Umqombothi (a type of beer). Compare "samp" and "sadza."

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  1. ^ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mielie
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