Mielie Pap (Week 22, South Africa)

This recipe is a part of my Global Vegan Challenge where each week I research and develop a recipe from a different country in the world. Many of these recipes are veganized based off their omnivore counterparts. While not all of these recipes are a one for one what you’ll find in their country, I hope you’ll still find them delicious!

Recipe Notes

Cornmeal will become very, very thick. When fully cooked you should be able to cut it with a spoon. When cooking stir frequently to ensure that cornmeal does not burn on the bottom of the pan. Keep extra water on hand in case you have your heat turned up too high as you may need to add splashes to prevent burning.

Vegan Mielie Pap

Details

Servings

2 to 4 servings

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

45 minutes

Ingredients

5 cups Water
2 cups White Cornmeal
1/2 cup Parsley, packed
3 Vine Tomatoes
1 Yellow Onion
7 Garlic Cloves
1 Jalapeno
2 tablespoons Vegan Butter
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Get a medium stockpot and add cornmeal, water, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
Add two tablespoons of vegan butter and place pot on medium heat. Mix butter into the cornmeal mixture as it melts. Once It starts to bubble turn heat down to low and cover pot. Check on pot and stir every 5 to 10 minutes for 30 to 45 minutes or until cornmeal is fully cooked. Once cooked remove from heat and keep covered until ready to serve.
While cornmeal is cooking prepare relish. Dice tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno. Set aside. Mince garlic and parsley. Set aside.
Heat up a saute pan over medium high heat. Add vegetable oil and onions, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute until onions are translucent.
Add tomatoes, jalapeno, sugar, and vegan Worcestershire sauce to the saute pan. Saute until tomatoes are cooked, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
Once tomatoes are cooked turn down heat to low and fold in minced parsley. Keep on low heat until ready to serve.
Once cornmeal is fully cooked enjoy hot garnished with relish.