November 24, 2025
Maheu: A Refreshingly Tangy Fermented Maize Drink
A comforting, slightly sour, lightly sweet drink enjoyed across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and beyond. Ingredients (Traditional Base) 1 cup maize meal (fine or roller meal) 4 cups water 3–5 tablespoons sugar (to taste) 1–2 tablespoons flour (for thickening) ½–1 cup leftover maheu or a small pinch...
