Maize is a staple for millions in SA. What will happen when our harvest is not sufficient?
By Staff Reporter
By Dominic Naidoo
If you are a South African, you would have eaten pap at least once in your life. The crushed maize dish is a staple for most of our population.
Pap is crushed dried maize kernels that can also be made using cassava, a staple in countries toward central and east Africa. The kernels are dried until hard, crushed traditionally using a grinding stone until is a fine grain.
The grain is mixed with water until a smooth, porridge-like consistency is achieved. It can be enjoyed for breakfast as a smooth, sweet porridge or made firmer for lunch and dinner with vegetables or meat.