Zama Gcaba aka “The Skinny Chef” learnt how to cook from her grandmother, Ma Sithebe who was her biggest influence and taught Zama all the traditional dishes she knows. The Umlazi-born chef recently collaborated with Nyala, a maize brand that goes back more than half a century. Rich in heritage, it remains deeply entrenched in

Creamy Sweet Corn Maize Rice What you need: For The Sweetcorn Puree1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 can of sweet corn1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon finely chopped garlicSea salt and freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 cup vegetable stock3 fresh thyme sprigs For The Maize Rice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 small onion