Basotho Papa and Moroho

Ingredients

• 2 cups maize meal
• 4 cups water, plus extra for mixing
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 small cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tomato, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Before you cook

• Mix 1/2 cup of the maize meal with a little cold water to make a smooth paste.
• Shred the cabbage finely.
• Chop the onion and tomato.

Steps

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy pot with the salt.
2. Stir the cold maize meal paste into the boiling water.
3. Let the mixture return to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually sprinkle in the remaining dry maize meal while stirring.
5. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
6. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes so it doesn't stick.
7. Beat the porridge vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth and stiff.
8. Heat the oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
9. Add the onion and cook until soft.
10. Stir in the shredded cabbage and tomato.
11. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
12. Season the cabbage with salt and pepper.
13. Scoop the papa onto plates and serve the moroho alongside.