Steamed Fresh Maize Pap
Fresh green maize is crushed and steamed slowly to make a soft, fragrant pap with a gentle natural sweetness. Cooked above corn cobs rather than directly in water, it develops a distinct fresh-maize aroma and is served hot with savory dishes.
Prep
25m
Cook
1h 10m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Pap
- 0.9kgCorn (crushed)
- 6gSalt
Steaming Base
- 6pcsCorn Cob
- 1.5lWater
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Method
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- 01
Mix the crushed corn with the salt until evenly combined.
- 02
Arrange the corn cobs in the bottom of a large pot and pour in the water. Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F).
- 03
Spoon the maize mixture on top of the corn cobs, keeping it above the water level.
- 04
Cover the pot tightly and steam at a steady boil until the pap is set and cooked through, about 60 to 70 minutes at 100°C (212°F).
- 05
Check occasionally to make sure there is still enough water in the pot, topping up with hot water if necessary.
- 06
Serve the steamed pap hot.
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