To make the pap, bring the water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan, add the salt and then gradually stir in the maize meal. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover the saucepan and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often, until maize is cooked through, lost any grittiness and has thickened).

To cook the boerewors, heat a flat barbecue plate or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter then the wors, and keep turning for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Last but not least to prepare the chakalaka; add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook gently until softened 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Add the barbecue spice, stir, then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and lemon zest, and cook until tomato has softened.

Serve the pap and Boerewors with the chakalaka whilst hot.

Note

• Maize meal is available from African food stores. Boerewors sausage and barbecue spice are available from South African butchers