You just have to try this yummy 'Rainbow Pap'
Updated | By Poelano Malema
Celebrate Heritage Month by making this delicious 'Rainbow Pap'.
Pap, a porridge made from maize, is a staple in many of our homes across South Africa.
Different cultures have their own unique ways of making pap.
And in celebration of Heritage Month, Nelson Makgakoa, a professional chef who has cooked for different people in different parts of the world, shared his 'Rainbow Pap' recipe with us.
Below is how you can make the 'Rainbow Pap' - a pap with different colours.
(Serves four)
Ingredients:
3 cups water
2 cups maize meal
Three peppers (red, green, and yellow)
1 tablespoon Aromat (original)
2 tablespoon Rama Margarine
Wooden spoon
Wire whisk
Method:
Remove the stems of the room-temperature peppers.
Rinse the peppers.
Dice peppers and place in a bowl.
Pour the water in a pot and put to the boil.
Add Rama to the boiling water.
Then add Aromat.
Pour maize meal gradually and stir using the wire whisk for approximately 1 minute until the lumps are gone.
Close the lid.
Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Use wooden spoon to combine thoroughly and to make the mixture smooth.
Add peppers to the mixture.
Close the pot and leave it to cook for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.
'Rainbow Pap' is best served with braai meat or beef stew.
Also read: Five tips for the perfect Heritage Day braai
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