mealie-meal
nounUK /ˈmiːli miːl/
US /ˈmili mil/
Mealie-meal is a powder made from crushed corn that people cook to make a soft food.
She cooked mealie-meal for dinner and served it with vegetables.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A staple food made by boiling this corn powder in water until thick.
The family ate mealie-meal with beans every evening.
3. Finely ground corn used as an ingredient in baking.
He added mealie-meal to the bread recipe for extra texture.
4. A traditional dish in many African countries, often served with stew.
At the wedding, guests enjoyed mealie-meal with roasted meat.