Pap and Sous
Pap and Sous is a beloved staple dish in South Africa, now adapted completely plant-based! Pap is a soft, thick, and filling white corn porridge. Served with a spicy tomato sauce with a savory and refreshing spice aroma. This dish is very special because it retains the warmth and simplicity of its traditional flavors, perfect for a comfortable everyday meal, and proves that this iconic dish is still delicious and Satisfying without the need for animal ingredients at all.
Shared by Reyna
Time
40 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Pap (corn porridge) ingredients:
- 250 grams of fine white corn flour
- 750 ml boiled water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- One tablespoon of vegetable oil
- #sauce ingredients (hot sauce):
- One onion, finely chopped
- Two cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- One red chili, finely sliced (adjust to your liking for spiciness)
- 400 grams of diced tomatoes/canned tomatoes
- One tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, paprika powder
- Salt, coconut sugar and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- A little water if needed
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make pap: boil 500 ml of water until it boils, add salt and oil.Add the corn flour slowly while stirring continuously so that it doesn't clump. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick, smooth, and cooked through.
- 2
Make the sauce: heat oil in a pan, sauté the onions until soft, add the garlic and chilies until fragrant.
- 3
Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and all the spices. Cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes break down, the sauce thickens, and the spices are absorbed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
Serve the pap warm on a plate, then drizzle the sauce over it. Your dish is ready to be enjoyed!