Isijingi (Butternut & Pap with Butter)

  • Prep Time
    10 mins
  • Cook Time
    30 mins
  • Serving
    4

Isijingi is soul food in a bowl. We added a generous knob of Creamline Salted Butter to our butternut and pap for that velvety, golden finish.

    Ingredients

    Isijingi (Butternut & Pap with Butter)

      Directions

      Step 1

      Boil butternut until soft – water should cover butternut.

      Step 2

      Mash butternut until smooth (DO NOT DRAIN WATER).

      Step 3

      Return to stove and boil.

      Step 4

      Mix maize meal and water – mix until smooth.

      Step 5

      Add maize mixture to boiling butternut.

      Step 6

      Stir like you're making normal porridge.

      Step 7

      If too thick: Add boiling water or milk.

      Step 8

      Top with butter.

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