Putu Pap

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups (600 ml) boiling water
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
2 ½ cups (400 gram) Maize Meal
A knob of butter

METHOD

Pour boiling water and salt into saucepan with a thick base and a lid. Bring to boil.

Add the maize meal to the boiling water.

Close the lid, without stirring.

Reduce heat. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Remove lid and stir well with a wooden spoon or a large kitchen fork.

Replace lid, reduce heat and steam for about half an hour, until done, but be careful not to burn it.

Fluff with a fork or wooden spoon a few times during cooking.

INFO & TIPS

You can add frozen corn to the pap, before steaming it.
Add a knob of butter to the pap shortly before fluffing it for the last time, this adds to its flavour.

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