How to Make Pap in the Microwave

Reviewed by Marrow Private Chefs

Last Updated: August 20, 2024

Making delicious pap doesn't have to mean hours in front of a stove. Making that oh-so delicious South African porridge in the microwave not only saves time but it is also less messy and nothing is wasted since half the pap you make won't be left sticking to the side of the pot!

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Repeat this process (Remove, add a little water and stir, microwave again) 3 or 4 more times during cooking time at regular intervals - find a rhythm that works for you!

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In the same way, adding more water will give you a denser (stewie) pap or if you add too much water (with finer flour) you will have slap pap.

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A glass (Pyrex) bowl is preferable to a plastic microwave bowl

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Making pap in the microwave may seem strange at first, but you will master it in no time and no one will be able to tell the difference!

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Warnings

Use oven mitts as the bowl will get really hot after the first couple of minutes.

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DO NOT forget about it after the first minute! If you neglect to add water and stir an incredibly dense layer of burnt maize will form and the bowl you were using will be a write off. It is only 10 minutes, so pay attention!

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A cloud of super hot steam will escape every time you open to stir so take the lid off carefully and away from your face

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