Putupap (South African Mealie Pap)

Putupap (South African Mealie Pap)


1. Boil the water, salt and butter in a heavy-based saucepan.

2. Slowly add the cornmeal, so that it forms a mound surrounded by boiling water. Do not stir. Turn off the heat, cover and leave for 15 minutes.

3. Remove the lid and stir with a cutting motion to mix.

4. Using a fork, transfer the porridge to an ovenproof dish, so that it is loose and crumbly.

5. Cover with a lid and bake at 250 F for an hour.

6. Mix occasionally with a fork. If the pap (porridge is very moist, remove the lid so that it can dry out slightly.

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