Turning Amazi Into Creamy Maas
TikTok is full of quirky, fun, and sometimes surprisingly educational food trends — and the latest one that’s making waves involves amazi, the Zulu and Xhosa word for water, but in this context, it refers to the liquid in fermented milk. Users on the platform have discovered a simple trick: drain the liquid from amazi and you’re left with a creamy, cottage cheese-like treat. This isn’t just a TikTok hack — it’s rooted in traditional African cuisine, specifically in the making of maas. Maas is a fermented milk product, popular across South Africa. It has a thick, creamy texture, somewhat like yogurt or cottage cheese. It’s tangy, slightly sour, and naturally rich in probiotics, making it both tasty and good for digestion. For generations, it has been a staple in South African households, often eaten for breakfast, as a snack, or alongside traditional dishes. TikTok users are now recreating this at home by draining the liquid from amazi to get that perfect, creamy texture without ne...