Boerewors with Traditional Mielie Pap and a Tomato and Basil Smoor

• 800g Boerewors of choice
• 300g braai pap, cooked according to packaging instruction.

Tomato & Basil Smoor:

• 15ml (1 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Signature extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 410g tin La Belinda chopped tomatoes
• 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
• 5 – 10ml (1 – 2 tsp) Food Lover’s sugar
• 60ml (¼ cup) Food Lover’s Signature tomato sauce
• 15ml (1 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Signature balsamic reduction
• 250ml (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• Freshly-ground salt and pepper, to taste

• Prepare and braai the Amaboerie boerewors to your satisfaction.
• For the smoor; in a small saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions and garlic. Cook until they are translucent, then add the tin of tomatoes, basil, sugar, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar and cherry tomatoes.
• Stir, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced by a third. Remove from the heat and serve the Amaboerie with the pap and the tomato and basil relish on the side.