Africa: Namibia: Namibian Pap and Fried Cabbage
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE PAP:
3 1/2 cups water divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups of white fine cornmeal
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE FRIED CABBAGE:
1 head of green cabbage chopped
1/2 large white onion chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
2 inches ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Juice of 1 lime
salt to taste
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR THE PAP:
Combine 2 1/2 cups of water and the salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Mix the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup of water in a small bowl
Add the corn meal mixture slowly to boiling water stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and continue stirring.
Cook for a minimum of 5 minutes or until the mixture is nice and thick.
to make the mound put the pap into a bowl and turn it over serve alongside the fried cabbage
INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR THE CABBAGE:
Heat the oil in a large frying pan
Add in the onions and saute over medium to low heat until caramelized.
Add in the garlic and stir for another minute
Add in the ginger and turmeric. Stir for another minute
If needed add a little bit of oil if it seems dry.
Add the lime juice, cabbage and salt to taste.
Cook until the cabbage is cooked but retains a bit of crunch
Serve alongside pap.
Enjoy
