South African Pap
South African pap is a cultural staple, served everywhere from breakfast to braais (barbecues). It's easy, affordable, versatile as a side.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1.5 tbsp salt
- 3-4 cups cornmeal
Instructions
- Add water to a pot, add salt to the water and bring to a boil.
- When the water is boiling, begin adding cornmeal. Add half a cup at a time, stirring frequently if not constantly. You may not use the full amount of cornmeal. Keep adding until you feel the pap is the right consistency for you - it won't change much once you take it off the heat. Less cornmeal = softer , runnier pap. More cornmeal = firmer, denser pap (which some people like with a stew or a lot of sauce). Watch out for bubbles spitting at you while stirring.
Nutrition Facts
South African Pap
Amount per Serving
Calories
229
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
1318
mg
57
%
Potassium
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.