This traditional South African dish is a wholesome, flavorful combo of soft pap (maize meal porridge), creamy spinach, and mogodu (slow-cooked tripe stew). It’s a beloved comfort meal across many homes, especially on weekends and cultural gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pap:
2 cups maize meal
4 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
For the Creamy Spinach:
2 cups spinach, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter or oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup cream or milk
1 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mogodu (Tripe Stew):
1 kg cleaned tripe (mogodu), cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp paprika
1 beef stock cube
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups water
2 tbsp oil
1 chopped tomato (optional)
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