Vhuswa with Delele (Pap with Okra Relish)

Stiff pap with a smooth, slippery okra and tomato relish.

Ingredients

• 400 g maize meal
• 1 litre water
• 300 g okra (delele), sliced
• 1 onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 chilli (optional)
• 1 tbsp oil
• to taste salt

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Method

1. Make stiff pap: boil the water, stir in the maize meal in stages, then cover and steam for 20 minutes.
2. Fry the onion, then add the tomato and chilli.
3. Add the okra and a little water and simmer for 10 minutes until soft and silky.
4. Season and serve with the pap.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Spinach can replace okra if it's hard to find.

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