Rooibos Stywepap (Rooibos Stiff Maize Porridge) is a traditional South African recipe for a classic accompaniment of maize meal cooked in redbush tea until stiff that is typically served with stews or barbecues. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South African version of: Rooibos Stiff Maize Porridge (Rooibos Stywepap).
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This should be a very stiff porridge (thicker in consistency than mashed potatoes) and it's typically served as an accompaniment with stews, similar to the paps of East and West Africa.
Ingredients:
1l water
5 redbush (rooibos) tea bags
2 tsp salt
450g mealie meal (white maize meal)
Method:
Combine the water and redbush tea bags to a large, heavy-based saucepan and bring to a boil. Take off the heat, set aside and allow to infuse for 15 minutes.
At this point remove the teabags, then place the tea back on the heat and bring to a boil. Add the salt and, whist whisking constantly, pour in the maize meal in a steady stream. Reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for about 25 minutes.
By the end you should have a very stiff porridge that should be served as a starchy accompaniment.
As well as a traditional accompaniment for stews, stywepap is also often served as an accompaniment at South African braais (barbecues).
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