Mealie bread
Mealie bread or sweetcorn bread is a type of South African cuisine. It is sweetened bread baked with creamed corn, traditionally buttered and eaten while still hot out of the oven.
| Alternative names | Sweetcorn bread |
|---|---|
| Type | Bread |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Sweet corn (white maize) |
The bread is prepared with mealies, which is an African version of maize.[1]
Traditionally, it is packed into metal cocoa cans, lidded, and then steamed in the can.[2]
In eSwatini, it is a common street food.[3]
See also
References
- Unwin, M.; Grant, R.E. (2012). Swaziland:. Bradt Guides (in Italian). Bradt Travel Guides. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-84162-400-6. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- Van Wyk, M.; Barton, P. (2007). Traditional South African Cooking. International Pub Marketing. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-77007-407-1.
- Unwin, M.; Grant, R.E. (2012). Swaziland:. Bradt Guides (in Italian). Bradt Travel Guides. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-84162-400-6.
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