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Pap and Vleis

Durban — Mother recipe · en it

A traditional Durban dish, Pap and Vleis is a culinary masterpiece that combines a thin polenta with grilled beef, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

⏱️ 15 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of cornmeal
  • 2 liters of water
  • 1 kg of beef
  • 2 onions
  • 2 dried dates
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of palm oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

Method

  1. In a pot, mix the cornmeal with warm water to form a thin polenta.
  2. Cut the beef into uniform pieces and season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
  3. On a grill, cook the beef until well done.
  4. In a pan, sauté the palm oil with onions and chili pepper.
  5. Add the dried dates and cook for a couple of minutes.
  6. Serve the polenta with the beef and enjoy the rich, crispy dish.
  7. Pap and Vleis is now ready to be savored.

The story

Pap and Vleis is a dish that traces its roots back to the Indonesian community in Durban, who brought their culinary traditions and mixed them with local flavors.

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