Pap en Sous (Maize Pap with Tomato Gravy)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Maize meal (mielie-meal) — 300 g (1 3/4 cups)
- Water — 1.2 L (5 cups)
- Salt — 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil — 2 tbsp
- Medium onion, chopped — 1
- Garlic, crushed — 1 clove
- Tinned chopped tomatoes — 400 g (14 oz)
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes (optional) — 1/2 tsp
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a heavy-based saucepan, add the salt, and stir in the maize meal gradually to avoid lumps.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and cook the pap for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and firm.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saucepan and soften the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and chilli flakes if using, and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the firm pap onto plates and top generously with the tomato gravy to serve.
Introduction: Pap en sous — firm maize pap served with a spiced tomato and onion gravy — is a beloved braai-side across South Africa, offering a hearty, budget-friendly accompaniment to grilled meat that appears at family braais and township gatherings alike.
Cultural Background: Pap en sous — firm maize pap served with a spiced tomato and onion gravy — is a beloved braai-side across South Africa, offering a hearty, budget-friendly accompaniment to grilled meat that appears at family braais and township gatherings alike.
Tips: For firmer, sliceable pap, use slightly less water than for soft breakfast pap. Stir the pap frequently in the final 10 minutes to stop it catching on the bottom of the pot.
Variations: The World Cookbook Project — South Africa — Full Recipes Page 32 Add sliced boerewors or grilled chicken pieces directly into the tomato gravy to turn this into a heartier one-pot meal. Naturally vegan as written; no adjustment needed.
Storage: Refrigerate pap and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat the pap with a splash of water in a covered saucepan over low heat, and warm the sauce separately in a small pot.
Nutrition: Approx. 260 kcal, 5 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat per serving.
FAQs:
Q: Can I make the pap in advance?
A: Yes, cooked pap can be pressed into a dish, chilled, and reheated or fried in slices later.
Q: What meat pairs best with pap en sous?
A: Boerewors, grilled chicken, or lamb chops from the braai are the classic pairings.
- Maize meal (mielie-meal) — 300 g (1 3/4 cups)
- Water — 1.2 L (5 cups)
- Salt — 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil — 2 tbsp
- Medium onion, chopped — 1
- Garlic, crushed — 1 clove
- Tinned chopped tomatoes — 400 g (14 oz)
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes (optional) — 1/2 tsp
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