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Pap recipe
Creamy maize porridge, a Namibian comfort food.
Ingredients
- 250 g maize meal
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Pap
- In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add 5 g of salt to the water and stir to dissolve.
- Gradually whisk in 250 g of maize meal, ensuring there are no lumps formed.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
- Once cooked, serve warm, optionally adding milk or sugar to taste.
What is Pap?
Pap is a traditional dish from Namibia, boiled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around maize meal. The recipe below uses 3 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pap take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on maize meal. The method runs to 5 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Pap?
Use a whisk to prevent lumps and achieve a creamy texture.
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