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Creamy Pap and Morogo (African Leafy Greens)

Yields1 Serving

  2 cups TMLT Super Maize Meal 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Morogo (African Wild Spinach/Leafy Greens) Ingredients 500 g morogo or spinach, washed and chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon Aromat or vegetable seasoning Salt and black pepper to taste ½ cup water
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Method

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot.
2. Add the salt and gradually sprinkle in the maize meal while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
3. Reduce the heat and cover the pot.
4. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pap becomes smooth and thick.
5. Add butter if desired and mix well.
6. Serve hot.

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
5. Add the morogo and stir well.
6. Pour in the water and season with Aromat, salt, and pepper.
7. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the greens are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
8. Stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary.