How To Make The Smoothest Pap by @katiewest || 6-9-22 || Club5050

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Long time, no post! Hope you missed me, cause I missed this amazing community. A warm greeting to you all reading this post, glad you were able to stop by.

As you know already, your favourite chef is here again, with one “ogbonge” recipe that’ll give you plenty joy! Can you make Pap/Ogi/Akamu?? It’s popular mostly in Nigeria. For those who don’t know this meal, it’s made from corn and looks like custard(you should be familiar with custard at least).

Pap is usually eaten on Saturdays with hot akara or moimoi. We always look forward to that meal!
For most people, making Pap is a challenge. It either ends up watery or has “seed” as Nigerians would say (simply put, it ends up watery or has lumps). Which ruins the tasty meal for you.

You can’t go through that when you have me. So, I’m coming through for you with the best way to make the smoothest Pap(Ogi or Akamu) that’ll make you proud of yourself. I will also leave some tips you would find very helpful, and a trick you can use if it turns out watery. Just keep reading and tag someone in the end who would need this recipe.

How To Make The Smoothest Pap that’ll make your family members proud!

1. In a clean bowl, scoop the quantity of Pap you would like to make. You can start with 3 spoonfuls if you’re learning.

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1. Breakdown the Pap(it usually comes in molds). Use a spoon to break into bits for easy mixing.

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1. The mixture is everything! If you miss this part, you have missed everything already. Gradually add bits of water into your Pap and stir till you get a smooth mixture.
   Note: It should not be watery, neither should it be too thick. A mixture of both will be perfect for you.

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1. Bring to boil 3 cups of water in a kettle. Once boiled, leave for 3-5 seconds before you start pouring into your mix.

1. Gently stir the mix while pouring the hot water with the other hand. Keep pouring and stirring till the mixture gets thicker or gelatinizes.

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1. Mix properly then add your milk, honey, sugar or whichever sweetener you enjoy.

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Tips you should note.

• Do not let you mixture be watery. It’s better it’s too thick and you loosen up with water

• Do not overbook your water. If you do, let the bubbling settle before you start pouring into the mix.

• Don’t even feel sad if it doesn’t work it, you just need to practice more. You can easily fix that by heating up on a burner while stirring. Please ensure you keep stirring slowly and continuously to avoid lumps!

That my friends, is how to make the best and smoothest Pap that would give your Saturdays the best start! Don’t forget to tag me when you make yours.

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