Cooking Lesotho's Healthy and Delicious Pap Staple Food with Chicken Stew | African Village Life

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

maize meal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is often more affordable.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Gradually add maize meal to the boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced carrots and chicken, stirring to combine.

Pour in chicken stock and add bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve the chicken stew over the prepared pap.

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