How to make pap.

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I need to make some maize pap this weekend for a braai, but the last time I tried it, it ended in disaster. :o

Does anyone have easy to understand and follow directions on how to make pap?

Also any good recipes for a relish? I need a hot one and a not-hot one.

Thanks. :)
 
My pap usually turns into a disaster as well, but i can help with the relish bit. The tinned tomato and onion mix from KOO is about the best with a little added sugar. I've also tried the chakalaka mix, but prefer the normal tomato onion. Cut up a chilli but take out the pips depending on how hot you want it to be and mix that into a batch for some vooma.
 
Pap is easy. Bring water to boil first. Add salt. Witha spoon or fork mix in the maize meal a bit at a time. This ensures that you don't put in too much and bugger the whole thing up again. Depends if you want "slap" or "stywe" pap - so decide, the more stiffer (ahem !!! :D) you want the pap, the more maize meal you need to add. Turn stove plate down to 1 and stir occasionally. Needs to cook for 1 hour.

For a variation add a can of mealies (not sweetcorn) in about half way.

Sorry, cant help with the relish. There are some tasty relishes at your local supermarket.
 
for pap as goblin said.

for the sauce, you can buy those tins with tomato and onion mix. i normally use 2 tins with one small packet of tomato paste.

for the spicy option you get (KOO i think) tomato and onion mixes with names like mexican or spanish, and they have a bit of kick to them, so maybe try them
 
"stywe" pap = putoo (sp?)

When we have a braai, my mom makes it with sweetcorn in it.....ooooh yum.

Heres a recipe

bring water to boil, add salt and maize meal, stir until stiff.
Add butter and tin of sweetcorn, cook on a low heat. stir frequently until cooked through.
 
skoob said:
"stywe" pap = putoo (sp?)

When we have a braai, my mom makes it with sweetcorn in it.....ooooh yum.

Heres a recipe

bring water to boil, add salt and maize meal, stir until stiff.
Add butter and tin of sweetcorn, cook on a low heat. stir frequently until cooked through.
Click to expand...

I normally add the butter and sweetcorn about 10min before the end. But yeah that is the general recipe.

For 4-6 people use about 3.5l of water and then add the maize meal until stiff. If you want "Krummel" pap, add a bit more meal and stir with a large fork. It works better to breakup the pap and form the "krummels" Yummy with fresh milk.


Edit- Use a thick base pot or use a potjie. The thin base pots will burn. I normally use a 7l Steampot.
 
Before I add the maize to the boiling water, I first mix it with cold water. This prevents lumps forming. Just add it and mix until it starts to thicken then you turn the stove down to 1 and stir occasionally.......enjoy!

You can add a tin of whole corn (drained), afterwards.
 
Serve 3-4

Bring one cup of water to the boil, add half a teaspoon salt and then add three cups of maize meal to form a pile in the middle of the pot – place the lid on and keep boiling for five minutes – do not stir the maize meal, by now you want to but do not do it! I mean it, don't!

Turn down the heat to the lowest setting and leave for another ten minutes – now, after the time is over you may use a large fork to mix the maize meal – it will break up in small lumps that is very light as a feather.

Keep on a low heat to keep it warm, serve with tomato and onion sauce with chops, wors and ribs.

Keep the left over for the next morning and serve with cold milk and sugar.
 
relish:

fry some onion till soft. add 2 tomatoes for every one onion used. If the tomtoes are smallish, add about 4 for every onion used. Add some tomato sauce and Mrs Balls chutney. Stir and let simmer. For variety, add some mushrooms, green pepper and/or baked beans.

for a leka "pap tert", make your pap and relish. Pour about half the relish in an ovenproof dish. pour half the relish over. Repeat. Sprinkle grated cheese over. Bake in oven at 180 C until cheese has melted.

For a hotter relish, add some curry powder to taste. Alternatively, add chillies if you prefer

Edit: some fried pineapple also is a nice added touch
 
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yep, at least 2 parts maize meal to 1 part water depending on putoo pap or a less stiff one you want to make.

Relish is easy, use fresh onions rather than the tinned tomato and onion mix. Tinned tomato is fine, but fresh is better.
 
"Stywe Pap"
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2 Cups water
1 generous pinch salt
1 cup mealie meal
1 tbsp butter

bring water & salt to a brisk boil, add mealie meal.
cover & boil for 5 - 7 minutes.
stir thoroughly using a fork
replace the lid and steam for 35 minutes (put your stove on gas mark 1 or electric 2/6 or 3/8)
stir in butter, remove lid and leave on heat for 5 minutes.
remove from heat and serve.

For a traditional variation, grind in a pinch of black pepper if serving with beef based Potjiekos


"Krummelpap"
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2 Cups water
1 generous pinch salt
1 cup mealie meal
1 tbsp butter
(same as "stywe pap")

bring water & salt to a brisk boil, add mealie meal.
add the mealie meal into the center of the boiling water.
do not stir - just put the lid on and allow to simmer undisturbed on low heat for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, stir with a large fork (a "braai fork" is best)
allow to simmer undisturbed again for 20 minutes
Stir again, this time the pap will be very stiff, so using the fork, "crumb" the pap into fine lumps.
Remove from heat.

Just before serving, stir in the butter.


Relish
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6 - 8 chopped tomatoes (jam tomatoes are best) [chunky]
1 sachet all gold tomatoe paste
1 large onion - very thinly sliced
2 tbsp dehydrated onion
some fresh coriander leaves (1 tbsp finely chopped)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 a pinch dried mint
1 clove garlic - crushed
1 tsp mild curry powder
3 tbsp Mrs Ball's Peach Chutney
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup boiling water

Place the chopped tomatoes in a bowl and pour 2/3 cup boiling water and the Worcestershire sauce over it. Allow to stand for 10 minutes

Rehydrate the dehydrated onion in a saucer by pouring 1/3 cup boiling water over the onion. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Take the thinly sliced onion and brown in a hot saucepan in a little oil (canola oil works best)
reduce the heat to gas mark 3 or electric 4/6 or 5/8
add in the crushed garlic, coriander, mint, salt, pepper and curry powder, stirring well and making sure it doesn't burn to the pot
After 3 minutes add chopped tomatoes/water mixture
allow to simmer for 6 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning
stir in the chutney and the tomato paste
reduce heat to gas mark 2 or electric 3/6 or 4/8
stir in the rehydrated onion and allow to simmer for 7 - 8 minutes.

Serve with pap.

For a really fantastic tomato sauce blend in a blender when cold - can be used as a tomatoe base for lasagne meat sauces as well.
 
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If you like "Stywe Pap" you can do it in the microwave.I'll ask the wife how she does it.

When I first heard about it I thought she was mad. But now when ever we go anywhere to a braai, everyone asks her to make it as its so quick and easy.
 
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