You’re going to learn how to prepare pap easily using our step-by-step guide below. Please watch the full video before you proceed to the text.
What is Pap?
Pap is a maize dish usually prepared by Africans, especially South Africans. The word ‘pap’ originates from Dutch which means merely porridge. It can be made soft or stiff depending on the consistency preferred by the consumer.
Pap can be enjoyed at any time of the day you want.
Today, we will learn how to make this simple African dish called pap in its basic form.
Ingredients for making pap meal
- 3 cups of water
- 2 cups of maize meal
- 2 tablespoons of butter
What Pap Can Be Served With
Pap can be served with vegetables, meat, meat stew, tripe stew, chicken stew or fish.
Special Utensils
- Wooden spoon
Steps to cook Pap with Rama
- Pour three cups of water into a saucepan and boil.
- Add half of the milled maize or maize meal to the water and cover with a lid.
- Cook on low heat for about ten minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir quickly and continuously for about a minute.
- Add the rest of the milled maize slowly and stir continuously and quickly for a while.
- Mash the maize mixture on the side of the sauce pan using the wooden spoon. Do this continuously for some time.
- Leave it to steam for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir. Add a little more water if the pap is too dry for you.
- Add butter to pap and stir.
- Serve with your choice stew or vegetables.
NB: You can add rama to add flavor to your pap meal. Thank you.
HOW TO PREPARE PAP. Delicious Recipe
Equipment
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups maize meal
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Pour three cups of water into a saucepan and boil.
- Add half of the milled maize or maize meal to the water and cover with a lid.
- Cook on low heat for about ten minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir quickly and continuously for about a minute.
- Add the rest of the milled maize slowly and stir continuously and quickly for a while.
- Mash the maize mixture on the side of the sauce pan using the wooden spoon. Do this continuously for some time.
- Leave it to steam for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir. Add a little more water if the pap is too dry for you.
- Add butter to pap and stir.
- Serve with your choice stew or vegetables.
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All Questions About Pap Answered
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