A Xhosa woman has taken the internet by storm with her impressive homemade cornflakes recipe, Kuhle Mayikana a food and lifestyle content creator on TikTok shared a step by step tutorial on how to make the popular breakfast cereal from scratch in the comfort of her own home.
The viral video that was posted on 22nd December 2024 which has garnered close to a million views, showcases Mayikana’s simple yet effective method. She begins by washing and blending a bowl of corn, which she then mixes with milk, salt and honey to create a polenta paste.
Additionally, the mixture is then baked in a pan for 20 minutes, broken into bite-sized pieces and returned to the oven for another hour. The final product is a crispy and delicious homemade cornflakes cereal.
Mayikana’s family was seen enjoying the homemade cereal with plain yoghurt and the video has inspired many to try their hand at cooking from scratch.
According to Briefly South African News, health experts agree that preparing meals from scratch can have numerous benefits, including weight loss and increased happiness due to the consumption of nutrient-packed meals. Mayikana’s recipe has been praised for its simplicity and effectiveness and her video has become a sensation on social media.
As the trend of cooking from scratch continues to gain momentum, Mayikana’s homemade cornflakes recipe is sure to inspire many to get creative in the kitchen.
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