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mielie pap and boerewors recipe

Fazila Olla-Logday
Mielie Meal or pap is a classic South African staple food in South Africa. It is very popular at braais served with a rich tomato relish and South Africa's favourite, yummy boerewors.
Mielie meal is very similiar to the well known grain, polenta but it is white in colour. In this recipe the mielie meal or pap is cooked quite stiff, which is perfect for mopping up the gravy and the meat juices. Enjoy at your next braai or barbeque!
Boerewors is made from coarsely minced beef (sometimes combined with minced pork or lamb) and spices  (usually toasted coriander seed, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and allspice) is derived from the Afrikaans words Boer (farmer) and Wors ((sausage). Like many other forms of sausage, boerewors contains a high proportion of fat, and is preserved with salt and vinegar, and packed in sausage casings.
The Chunky Onion and Tomato Relish made with fresh or canned tomatoes and green chillies is a beautifully flavourful yet versatile tomato sauce that is an absolute must have to serve with the pap.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine South African

Ingredients
  

For the Pap

  • 1 Cup Maize Meal
  • 3 Cups Water
  • Salt to Taste

For the Tomato Relish

  • 1 Large Onion Chopped
  • 2 Tbles Oil
  • 1 Green Chilli Sliced
  • 1 Garlic Clove Chopped
  • 1 410 Gr Can Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbles Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tsps Sugar Optional
  • Salt to Taste

For the Boerewors

  • 500 Gr Boerewors (Preferably in a loop)

Instructions
 

For the Pap

  • In a bowl mix the maize meal with 1 cup of water until smooth and lump-free
  • Bring the remainder of the water and salt to a boil in a large heavy saucepan
  • Add the mixture to the boiling water and stir till the mixture becomes thick
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally until completely soft and fluffy

For the Tomato Relish

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
  • Cook the onions with the green chilli and garlic until soft and translucent.
  • Add the canned chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and salt.
  • Cook for approx. 15-20 minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring from time to time.

For the Boerewors

  • Grill the Boerewors in a pan over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning often or until cooked to your liking or grill the boerewors in the air fryer for about10mins on 200°C until cooked to your liking.
  • Remove from the grill or air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes.

To Serve

  • Place the boerewors on a platter and serve it alongside the pap & the tomato relish and a side salad.
Keyword Boerewors, Mielie Meal, Pap, Tomato Relish, Wors
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