Lõuna Aafrika rahvusköök
beer that is rich in B vitamins and has a low alcohol content. Because of its nutritional
value it is considered a type of food.
Other South African dishes originated in the period of colonization. As settlers
moved into mainland South Africa, the ingredients for their usual dishes were not
available. This meant they had to adapt their eating habits to their new homes.
The Cape Malays were considered the masters of seasoning. When the Malays
arrived in the region, they spiced, curried and often sweetened variations of many
European traditional dishes. Fish and shellfish might be grilled, fried, baked or
curried. Some of the more exotic Cape dishes consist of venison and fowl. Venison
meat is traditionally cooked in wine and served either with rich gravy or stewed
preserves.
Putu-Pap or
Crumbly Pap
(Serves 6)
Ingredients
750 ml water
2 tsp. salt
1 kg fine white corn meal, in place of maize meal
Preparation
Bring water to boil