Papa le MorohoMaize Porridge with Greens

Name: Papa le Moroho (Maize Porridge with Greens)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lesotho
Ingredients: 500 g Cornmeal; 1200 ml Water; 6 g Salt; 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 250 g Tomato (finely chopped); 300 g Morogo Greens (roughly chopped); 2 g Black Pepper

A Basotho-style meal of firm maize porridge served with tender greens cooked in a simple onion and tomato relish. It is filling and well suited to an everyday family meal.

Prep

15m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

574kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

10g

Fat

109g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Porridge

500g
Cornmeal
1.2l
Water
6g
Salt

Greens

30ml
Vegetable Oil
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
250g
Tomato (finely chopped)
300g
Morogo Greens (roughly chopped)
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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8 steps

01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot.
02
Sprinkle in the cornmeal while stirring constantly so it does not form lumps.
03
Add the salt, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the porridge is thick, smooth, and firm.
04
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
05
Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.
06
Stir in the tomato and cook until it breaks down into a thick relish.
07
Add the morogo greens and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until wilted and tender.
08
Season the greens with the black pepper and serve them hot alongside the porridge.

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