Fried Pap

Madeira style

Ingredients

  • 500g Maize Meal
  • 2.5lt Water
  • 300g Chopped Cabbage
  • 2 tablespoon Butter or Pork lard
  • To taste Olive oil, Thyme, Garlic, Salt & Pepper
  • Carrots, beans and pork salted meat is your choice

Instructions

  • Place in a pot some olive oil, butter or pork lard, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Let it cook.
  • Add the water and the maize while water is still worm. Mix well, and add the cabbage. Optional: Here you can add other vegetables as carrots, beans, even meat.
  • Cook, mixing well very often until thick. Tip: Maize is ready when the wooden spoon holds in the middle of the pot.
  • When ready, place the pap into trays and let it cool.
  • Cut in cubes and fry in hot oil.