Pap

Name: Pap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: - 2 cups of maize meal - 4 cups of water - Salt to taste (optional) - white vinegar for sour taste (optional)

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Prep:15minCook:10min

Pap is a traditional South African dish made from maize meal.

Updated at: Fri, 02 May 2025 11:34:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories259.4 kcal (13%)

Total Fat1.3 g (2%)

Carbs64 g (25%)

Sugars0.5 g (1%)

Protein4.1 g (8%)

Sodium270.1 mg (14%)

Fiber0 (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

2 cupsmaize meal

4 cupswater

Salt

white vinegar

for sour taste, optional

Instructions

Step 1

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with white vinegar. 2. Gradually add the maize meal, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. 3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the pap reaches your desired consistency. 4. Season with salt to taste. 5. Serve hot.