PHUTU

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This South African Food Recipe Serves 2

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Phutu, Phuthu or Uphuthu, is a conventional arrangement strategy for maize meal in South African food.

It is a dish made by the way toward steaming maize meal on low warmth to form a crumb like texture. Like South African Pap (a thick porridge like dish) – Phutu is likewise enjoyed with meat, vegetables &/or sour milk (maas). In spite of the fact that it is generally connected with Indigenous African & Afrikaner Cuisines – it is not broadly realized that Phutu is one of the principle dishes in the Rural South African Indian Kitchen.

Pronunciation : poo-too

Phutu Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 cups maize meal
• 500ml (2 cups) water
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt (as per taste)

Method:

1. In a large thick based pot/pan, pour in water, add the salt & bring to a boil.
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3. Turn down the heat once the water starts to boil.
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5. Immediately add in the maize meal. I have used the Nyala maize meal but you are welcome to use any other brand.
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8. As soon as the maize meals hits the water, begin stirring with a fork or a wooden spoon. I prefer using a fork.
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10. Continue mixing with a fork or wooden spoon until the water starts to evaporate.
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12. It should start forming a crumbly texture.
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14. To make the mixture of the more thick, add more maize meal & to make the mixture more weak, add more boiling water.
15. The next step is completely optional. Add in the butter.
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17. Mix well.
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19. Serve hot.
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21. Phutu goes well with Curries, Chakalaka, Chutneys, Braais or as a side to a meal.
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23. Also goes well with Sausage With Baked Beans Curry or Durban Prawn Curry.