{"id":19247,"date":"2026-10-21T22:41:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kunyeartfoundation.org\/?p=19247"},"modified":"2026-10-21T22:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:43:01","slug":"corinnes-papballetjies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kunyeartfoundation.org\/?p=19247","title":{"rendered":"Corinnes’ Papballetjies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Corinnes’ Papballetjies<\/h2>\n
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These amazing (and super simple) deep-fried orbs of golden joy were a firm favourite when I was growing up! Served as a decadent and more-ish snack before a braai (barbecue), or as a scrumptious side-dish instead of bread, it was always a winner!<\/span>
<\/div>\u00a0A family favourite? Sure! But I\u2019ve also realised that the main ingredient of this dish – mieliepap (maize porridge) – means that it is uniquely South African! Surely there is no-one is our beautiful Rainbow Nation that hasn\u2019t enjoyed some version of mieliepap. Many South Africans adore \u2018krummelpap\u2019 (\u201ccrumbly\u201d porridge) and a tomato-based relish with their braaimeat. I grew up with \u2018slappap\u2019 (goodness, it\u2019s difficult to think of a apt translation! \u201cRunny\u201d porridge certainly doesn\u2019t roll off the tongue well!) for breakfast, loaded with butter, sugar and a splash of milk.<\/span>
<\/div>As luck would have it, there often seems to be pap leftover\u2026 This recipe happens to be the perfect solution! Of course, you\u2019ll probably find that it is so good that you may just want to make pap specially!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Side Dish<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Afrikaans<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ingredients
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  • 1<\/span> c<\/span> cooked cold mieliepap<\/span> salted<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> c<\/span> grated cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2 – 1<\/span> pack of diced bacon<\/span> raw<\/span><\/li>
  • One onion<\/span> finely diced (optional, but exceptionally yummy!)<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> large eggs<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2<\/span> t<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> c<\/span> flour<\/span><\/li>
  • 15<\/span> ml<\/span> baking powder<\/span><\/li>
  • Sunflower oil – lots to deep-fry<\/span> Heat this up in a big pot on the stove before continuing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n
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    1. Mix everything well in a big bowl. Add the flour and baking powder last. The mixture should be nice and moist but quite firm, without any flour left unmixed. If it is too dry, add a dash of milk (or water).<\/span>
      <\/div>\u00a0Dish spoonfulls of the mixture into the hot oil. Keep the oil on high. Once one side of the balls become golden brown, nudge them with a spoon to make them flip over. When golden brown all over, remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain in a serving dish lined with paper towel.<\/span>
      <\/div>\u00a0Spice to taste and serve hot (although they are still yummy even when cold!).<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n \n
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