Traditional African Meal with Pap, Grilled Meat, Beans, and Coleslaw

This delicious plate is a popular African meal, especially found in Southern Africa. The name of the dish in English could be "Traditional African Meal with Pap, Grilled Meat, Beans, and Coleslaw."

Here’s a simple recipe for this meal:

Ingredients:

For the Pap (Ugali/Sadza/Nshima):

2 cups maize meal (cornmeal)

4 cups water

A pinch of salt

For the Grilled Meat:

500g beef, cut into chunks

300g sausage (boerewors or any thick sausage)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional spices: paprika, garlic powder, barbecue seasoning

For the Barbecue Chicken:

2 chicken breasts

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Beans Stew:

1 can of baked beans or 1 cup boiled beans

1 onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons oil

Spices: curry powder, paprika, salt, pepper

For the Coleslaw:

1 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup grated carrots

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Pap (Ugali/Nshima):

1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a pot.

2. Gradually add the maize meal, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

3. Stir until it thickens, then cover and let it cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

4. Stir again and let it sit for another 5 minutes before serving.

2. Grilled Meat and Sausage:

1. Season the beef and sausage with spices, salt, and pepper.

2. Grill or pan-fry until fully cooked and browned on all sides.

3. Barbecue Chicken:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce.

2. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through and slightly charred.

4. Beans Stew:

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden.

2. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

3. Add green pepper, spices, and beans.

4. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick and flavorful.

5. Coleslaw:

1. Mix shredded cabbage and grated carrots in a bowl.

2. Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix well and chill before serving.