Mealie Pap Beignets
Mealie Pap Fritters. Follow this simple method to recreate a beloved classic at home.
Ingrediënten
- 2 kopjes cooked stiff pap (cooled)
- 1 kopje cakemeel
- 1 groot ei
- 1 tsp bakpoeder
- ½ kopje sweetcorn (fresh, tinned, or frozen)
- ½ tsp zout
- ¼ tsp zwarte peper
- ¼ kopje grated cheese (optioneel)
- ½ kopje milk (add gradually to reach desired consistency)
- Olie for shallow frying
Instructies
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pap, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg and mix well until combined.
- Stir in the sweetcorn and cheese if using.
- Gradually add milk — the mixture should be thick but scoopable.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
