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papalaka

UHT (Long Life) MilkButter Gouda and Cheddar - Vacuum Sealed freshness
papalaka

Recipe Information

4

serves:

20 mins

prep time:

1 hr 30 mins

cook time:

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medium

difficulty:

Ingredients:

For the maize meal:

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups First Choice Milk
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups maize meal
  • 2 tbsp First Choice Butter

For the tart:

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tin whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tin spicy chakalaka
  • 240g First Choice Cheddar Cheese

Preparation method:

For the maize meal:

  1. Place the water and First Choice Milk in a pot on medium to high
    heat, and bring to the boil.
  2. Add salt and maize meal and whisk until combined, with no lumps.
  3. Turn the heat to low and let the maize meal steam for 45 minutes.
  4. Stir in the First Choice Butter and set aside.

For the fillings:

  1. Fry the onions in a bit of oil and add a teaspoon of sugar to
    caramelise.
    You can use a large dish or individual dishes to serve the
    Papalaka.
  2. Start your dish with a layer of maize meal, followed by fried
    onions, tomato, chakalaka and First Choice Cheese. Repeat with
    another layer of each and finish of with First Choice Cheese.
  3. Place in the oven and grill for 15 - 30 minutes or until the
    cheese is golden brown. Keep a close eye on it!
  4. Serve and enjoy!