Boerewors with Creamy Yellow Maize Pap and Tomato Shebo

Get Zola and Fritz' South African inspired masterclass recipe 

OVERVIEW

Serves: 4–6
Cooking Time: 20 minutes prep, 40 minutes cooking
Difficulty Level: Easy 

INGREDIENTS

Boerewors

  • 800 g – 1 kg boerewors  
  • 1 Tbsp Clover Olive Pride Blend of Seed Oils and Extra Virgin Oil 

Creamy Yellow Maize Pap

  • 250 g yellow maize meal  
  • 1 L water 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 50 g Clover Mooi River Salted Butter 
  • 125 ml Clover Fresh Cream 
  • 100 g Clover Cheddar cheese, grated 
  • 50 g Parmesan, grated 

Tomato Shebo (Relish)

  • 2 Tbsp Clover Olive Pride Blend of Seed Oils and Extra Virgin Oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped 
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 1–2 fresh chillies, chopped (optional) 
  • 1 red pepper, diced 
  • 5 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 × 400 g tin chopped tomatoes) 
  • 10 ml tomato paste 
  • 1 tsp paprika 
  • 1 tsp Huletts White Sugar
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste 
  • Handful fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish) 

METHODS

Method: Boerewors

  1. Cook boerewors on a braai (grill) over medium-hot coals until golden brown and cooked through, about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally. 
  2. Alternatively, heat oil in a large pan and fry the boerewors in a coil until browned on all sides and cooked through. 
  3. Rest for a few minutes before serving. 

Method: Creamy Yellow Maize Pap

  1. Bring water and salt to the boil. 
  2. Slowly whisk in maize meal to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to low. 
  3. Stir frequently for 20–25 minutes until thick and cooked through. 
  4. Stir in butter, Clover Fresh Cream, Clover Cheddar, and Parmesan until creamy and smooth. 
  5. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Method: Tomato Shebo

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté onion until golden. 
  2. Add garlic, chilli, and red pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes. 
  3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes until 
  4. thickened and saucy. 
  5. Season with salt and pepper. 
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander.