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Pap (Botswana)

Pap is a staple in Botswana. It is made from cornmeal and beef broth and is a base at most meals. Read on to find out how to make this authentic Batswana recipe!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine botswana
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • 1 quart beef broth

Instructions

  • Bring the beef broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Once the broth is boiling, use a whisk to stir in cornmeal slowly.
  • Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until it thickens. You may need to transition to a wooden spoon as the pap continues to thicken.
  • Make sure to serve immediately, because the pap will thicken as it cools.
  • Leave a review telling me how your pap-making went!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg