Egg and Tomato Gravy with Pap

Eggs poached in a tomato and onion gravy. Ready in minutes.

Mzansi Everyday · R Budget · 30 min · Serves 4 · Vegetarian · Gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 onions
  • 3 tomatoes or 1 tin
  • 1 chilli (optional)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 400 g maize meal
  • 1 litre water

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Method

  1. Make pap and keep it warm.
  2. Fry the onions until soft, then add tomato and chilli and cook to a sauce.
  3. Make wells and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook until set.
  4. Serve on the pap.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Add a tin of baked beans to make it go further.