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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
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!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.