VIDEO: Braai pap waffles are a must-have

There are more uses for a braai than just meat. One can also enjoy the sweetness of a braai waffle with an African twist.

Waffles cooked on low heat on the braai make for a great dessert. Louis Esterhuyse, Executive Chef enjoys his Mielie Pap Braai Waffles served with cinnamon and honey or with maple syrup and chopped nuts and a scoop of sweetcorn ice cream.

He explains how to make these uniquely South African waffles:

“Prepare traditional stiff mielie pap and, while it is still warm, scoop out enough to fill a cup. Place cling wrap on your working surface, and then take the pap out of the cup and put it onto the cling wrap. Flatten it gently and shape into a round shape, about an inch thick. Wet the handle of a wooden spoon and press this into the pap mould to give you 4 evenly spaced lines. Turn the pap circle 90 degrees and do the same with the wet handle, so that you end up with a criss-cross Belgian Waffle pattern. Keep the pap rounds at hand until you have cooked your meat and the heat of the fire is lower. Grill the pap on the braai until it becomes slightly crispy. Sprinkle with the topping – and enjoy!”

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