Pap

Pap, is a traditional South African porridge made from ground maize (corn). This is a normal meal for South Africans and is eaten with almost every meal. People from different parts of South Africa will call it different things but it is commonly known as pap. It has the same consistency of American pudding or grits and can be very flavorful when mixed with different foods. Pap is made by pouring ground maize into a rolling boil, stirring it, and sometimes adding butter. Eventually the mixture gets thicker and you're done! People from different places make it different ways, but it all usually tastes the same. Most people say it's flavorless, but it's usually paired with meat or vegetables which gives it the flavor. I feel like this would be compared to white rice, because it's almost flavorless as well. Because its being considered a South African staple, you can find it almost anywhere.