Boerewors & Mieliepap Bowl

For the Mieliepap:

• 250ml (1 cup) maize meal / pap
• 1L (4 cups) milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bowl

• 1 corn on the cob (Mielie)
• 15ml (1 Tbsp) olive oil
• 2 onions, finely sliced
• 200g boerewors
• 80ml (1/3 cup) mature cheddar cheese
• Fresh micro herbs (to garnish)

For the Mieliepap:

• In a medium pot, add the maize meal and milk or water, bring to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes. Season to taste

For the Relish:

• Place all the ingredients in a medium pot, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.

For the Boerewors & Charred Mielie – Pan-Fried:

• For the charred corn, boil the corn for 5 minutes, remove and char in a pan until it is the desired colour. Remove the corn kernels and add to the mieliepap.
• In a pan, preheat the olive oil and add the sliced onion. Cook the onions on a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Heat a medium pan and grill the boerewors for 5 minutes on each side. Cut into slices.

OR Braai’d Boerewors & Mielie

• Braai-Method: Braai the Mielie and Boerewors until charred and cooked through. Remove the corn kernels from the Mielie. Slice the Boerewors.

Assemble your bowl:

• Dish the pap into bowls and top with the relish, cheese, corn, boerewors, caramelized onions and micro herbs