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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Pap Smoor
A South African maize pap served with tomato, onion, pepper, and a soft smoor sauce.
Easy⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 32 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Pap için
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cornmeal
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Water
Smoor için
- 1 Onion
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Green peppers
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil 3 cups of the water in a pot and add half the salt.
- 2
Slowly sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until thickened.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the remaining water, cover, and cook the pap over low heat for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 4
Finely dice the onion, tomatoes, and green peppers.
- 5
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes, then add the green peppers.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the tomatoes, remaining salt, and black pepper, then cook an 8-minute smoor sauce.
8 min08:00 - 7
Spoon the pap into a bowl and serve hot with the tomato smoor sauce.
💡 Tip: Sprinkle the cornmeal slowly into the boiling water; if it clumps, the pap stays coarse and carries the sauce unevenly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pap smoor like a warm main plate with bean stew or roasted eggplant on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
7
g protein
48
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 75%Fat 14%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pap Smoor make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Pap Smoor take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Pap Smoor difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pap Smoor have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 4g.Is Pap Smoor allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Pap Smoor belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Pap Smoor need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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