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Pap recipe
Savor the comforting taste of Botswana's pap!
Ingredients
- 400 g maize meal
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Pap
- Measure 4 cups of water and pour it into a large pot.
- Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
- Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and stir.
- Gradually pour in 2 cups of maize meal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook while stirring for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Once thickened, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes to firm up.
- Spoon the pap into serving dishes.
- Serve the pap hot as a delightful side dish.
What is Pap?
Pap is a traditional dish from Botswana. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 3 ingredients.
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