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Papa

Lesotho's staple stiff maize porridge.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total25 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving462 kcal
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LesothoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Maize meal500 g
  • Water1.3 L
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. PapaBoil water; stir in maize meal; cook, stirring hard, until thick and smooth (20 minutes).
  2. ServeServe and enjoy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories462 kcal
Protein8.8 g
Carbohydrates98.8 g
Fat2.2 g
Fibre8.8 g
Sugar0.8 g
Sodium348 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 450 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Papa take to make?

About 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Papa?

About 462 kcal per serving, with 9 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 450 g each.

Which allergens does Papa contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Papa from?

Papa is a main course from Lesotho. Lesotho's staple stiff maize porridge.

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