Paptert (South African Cornmeal Bake)
This traditional South African paptert is a comforting and savory cornmeal bake, layered with a creamy cheese sauce and sweet-tangy tomato and onion relish. It's a hearty side dish perfect for any braai or family meal. This recipe offers a vegetarian take on a beloved classic.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 1 sa. 15 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 6
- Zorluk
- Orta
- Porsiyon başına
- 417 kcal
Alerjen bilgisi: gluten ve süt içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
pap
- 1.000 mlwater
- 5 gsalt
- 250 gcornmeal
- 30 gbutter
- 50 gcheddar cheese, grated
tomato relish
- 15 mlolive oil
- 1 adetyellow onion, chopped
- 2 dişgarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned chopped tomatoes
- 5 gsugar
- 2 gdried oregano
- 1 tutamblack pepper, freshly ground
cheese sauce
- 30 gbutter
- 30 gall-purpose flour
- 250 mlmilk, warm
- 100 gcheddar cheese, grated
- 0,5 çay kaşığınutmeg, ground
garnish
- 15 gfresh parsley, chopped(isteğe bağlı)
Ekipman
large pot · spatula · small saucepan · whisk · baking dish · medium saucepan
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: Choose a dish that is roughly 20x30cm (8x12 inches) for best layering.
- 2
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot for the pap.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 3
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, making sure there are no lumps.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Adding the cornmeal slowly prevents lumps from forming.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pap is thick and cooked through.
Yaklaşık 25 dk.
Aşçının notu: The pap should be firm enough to hold its shape but still creamy.
- 5
Stir in the butter and grated cheddar cheese into the cooked pap until melted and combined.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 6
While the pap cooks, prepare the tomato relish: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 7
Add the yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
- 8
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 9
Add the canned chopped tomatoes, sugar, dried oregano, and black pepper to the saucepan.
- 10
Bring the relish to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Yaklaşık 15 dk.
- 11
Prepare the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 12
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 13
Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth and the sauce thickens.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: Adding warm milk helps prevent lumps.
- 14
Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese and nutmeg until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 15
Assemble the paptert: Spread half of the cheesy pap evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Use a spatula to spread it smoothly.
- 16
Spoon the tomato relish over the pap layer.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 17
Cover with the remaining pap.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 18
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top layer of pap.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 19
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
Aşçının notu: Broil for the last few minutes if you prefer a crispier top.
- 20
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 416,7kcal
- Protein
- 12,9g
- Karbonhidrat
- 46,2g
- Yağ
- 20,8g
- Lif
- 4,5g
- Şeker
- 7,1g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
Store leftover paptert in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the oven at 160°C (325°F) until warmed through, or in the microwave.