• Use a heavy-based pot that distributes heat evenly. Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add one cup of the maize meal, but do not stir. Cover and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir vigorously. Repeatedly mash the pap against the side of the saucepan for approximately 2 minutes to get rid of any lumps. Add another cup of maize meal in 3 to 4 batches, stir vigorously and mash after each batch.
• Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, replace the lid and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir. If the pap is a bit too dry for your taste, add a little more water to achieve the desired consistency.

Variation:
For extra flavour, stir 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter into the pap once cooked.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with milk and sugar or sweetener, with braai meat, or saucy stews.

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• Mix together maize meal with cold water to form a sludge.
• Boil remaining water and salt in a heavy-based pot with a lid.
• Over medium to low heat, stir maize meal mixture into the boiling water. Cover with a lid then simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving Suggestion:

Ideal for breakfast. Serve with milk, butter, and sugar or sweetener.

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• In a heavy-based pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly add polenta into water while whisking to prevent lumps.
• Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes while whisking, until polenta starts to thicken. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir regularly with a wooden spoon to ensure that polenta remains smooth.
• Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.

Variation:
For extra flavour, use chicken stock instead of water. Stir 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup freshly grated hard cheese into hot polenta for a traditionally Italian take.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve alongside any kind of meat stew. The perfect accompaniment to a vegetable ragout.

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• Rinse and drain samp
• Cover samp with cold water and soak overnight.
• Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
• Add samp and stir with a fork. Bring to a boil and cover with a lid.
• Turn down heat and simmer for about 90 minutes or until cooked, stirring occasionally.
• Fluff with fork before serving.

Variation:
Once cooked, stir in a tablespoon of butter for extra flavour.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve alongside a beef or chicken stew, or with a curry sauce.

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• Use a heavy-based pot that distributes heat evenly. Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the maize meal, but do not stir. Cover and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir with a carving fork to form a fine, crumbly texture. Return to low heat and cover with a lid to steam the maize meal.
• If you prefer a finer texture, fork through the mixture every 5 minutes to avoid big lumps from forming.
• Steam for about 30-45 minutes, or until it is cooked through.

Variation:
For extra flavour, melt 10 ml butter in the boiling water, before adding the maize meal.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with amasi (soured milk), a tomato and onion gravy, or with milk and sugar or sweetener.

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