Braaied Pap and Chakalaka
A traditional South African dish of grilled maize porridge (pap) served with a spicy vegetable relish (chakalaka). Completely safe for those with shellfish allergies.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Maize Meal (Mielie-meal)
- 6 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 large Onion
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 can Baked Beans
- 2 tbsp Chakalaka Spice Mix
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1For the Pap: Bring water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
- 2Gradually whisk in the maize meal, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pap is thick and cooked through.
- 4Allow pap to cool slightly, then form into patties. Grill patties until slightly charred.
- 5For the Chakalaka: In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 6Add onion, green bell pepper, and carrot and sauté until softened.
- 7Stir in the baked beans, chakalaka spice mix, and diced tomatoes.
- 8Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chakalaka has thickened.
- 9Serve the grilled pap hot with a generous serving of chakalaka.
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