How to Cook Pap

I grew up eating pap. It is a simple maize meal porridge, and it goes with almost any stew or relish. Here is how I make it.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of maize meal (cornmeal)
• 4 cups of water
• A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil Water
   Pour 3 cups of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.

2. Mix Maize Meal
   In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of maize meal with 1 cup of cold water to form a smooth paste.

3. Combine
   Gradually add the maize meal paste into the boiling water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

4. Cook
   Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the pap cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to stop it from sticking.

5. Thicken
   Add the remaining maize meal gradually while stirring until the pap reaches your desired thickness.

6. Simmer
   Cover the pot and let the pap simmer on low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

7. Serve
   Once cooked, serve hot with your favorite stew, vegetables, or relish.

Enjoy.