South African Mealie Meal Porridge (Pap)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mealie meal (maize meal)
• 4 cups Water
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Dairy-free butter
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 4 cups of water and the 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
2. 2Gradually whisk the 1 cup of mealie meal into the boiling water. Continue whisking for about 1 minute to ensure there are no lumps.
3. 3Reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the porridge simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir it every 5 minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. 4The porridge is ready when it has thickened to a smooth consistency. If it becomes too thick, stir in a little more water until it reaches your desired texture.
5. 5Serve the hot porridge immediately. Top each serving with 1/2 tablespoon of dairy-free butter and sprinkle with 1/16 teaspoon of cinnamon, if desired.

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