Boerewors, Pap and Sheba

boerewors

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is more affordable.

maize meal

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Polenta offers a similar texture with a healthier profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: fresh tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Brush the spiral boerewors sausage with olive oil and grill until cooked through.

In a pot, bring 750ml water and 1L full cream milk to a boil with 2 tsp salt.

Gradually stir in 2 cups maize meal (pap) or polenta, reducing heat to low, and cook until thickened, stirring frequently.

In a skillet, heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped brown onions until translucent.

Add 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of thyme, 3 chopped garlic cloves, and 2 long red chillies (if using) to the skillet.

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp brown sugar, and the halved cherry tomatoes.

Add 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce and the canned cherry or whole tomatoes, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Simmer the sheba sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Serve the grilled boerewors alongside a generous portion of pap and top with the sheba sauce.

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