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Paptert is a South African favorite that’s easy to make and packs a punch of flavor
Paptert: A Dish That Brings Everyone to the Table
If you’re looking for a meal that’s comforting and full of flavor, paptert is it. This hearty layered casserole will make your family and friends gather around the table in no time. Have you tried making paptert yet?
Paptert: Perfect for Feeding a Crowd
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
Paptert: a dish that’s simple, hearty, and totally crave-worthy. Wait until you taste this.
Ingredients
- Leek
- Onion
- Beef Strips
- Kale
- BBQ Sauce
- Pap
- Beef Stock
- Tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup Chopped mushrooms
- Soy Sauce
- A store-bought packet of powdered gravy
- Italian Seasoning
- Smoked Cheddar
Instructions
Bottom layer:
- Stir-fried a leek, an onion, beef strips, and kale with BBQ sauce.
- Then a layer of pap made in beef stock
Then a sauce layer:
- A can of chopped tomatoes and about a cup of chopped mushrooms.
- Flavored with soy sauce and thickened with a store-bought packet of gravy (the powdered stuff).
- Just a pinch of Italian seasoning added.
- Then another layer of pap topped with a bit of finely chopped garlic, and then some smoked cheddar.
- All baked together until the cheese is melted and it’s all warmed through.
It was delicious!
How to make Pap – Cornmeal Porridge
- Pour the beef stock into a big pot, add the salt, butter, and mix.
- Add the cornmeal and stir.
- Put the stove plate on low, cover with a lid, and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
Equipment
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Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Corlea from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
What’s so great about a Paptert?
First off, it’s all about layers of deliciousness. Traditionally, you’ve got creamy pap (a type of cornmeal porridge) teamed up with veggies, meat, and cheese. But the best part? There are no rules! You can layer it however you like, and it still comes out amazing.
Paptert is more than just food, it’s a love letter to bold flavors and hearty meals that bring people together. It’s also budget-friendly, super versatile, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week.
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