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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾78gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Papa le Moroho

How to order / say it
Say it Papa le Moroho — [pah-pah leh moh-roh-hoh]
Order I'd like cornmeal with greens.
Locally Ke kopa papa le moroho.
Say locally

Steamed cornmeal served with sautéed greens.

Why try it?

This dish is a fundamental aspect of communal life, often shared in family gatherings and symbolizes the simplicity and resourcefulness of the local diet.

How it tastes

Mild and comforting in taste, with a smooth, creamy texture from the cornmeal contrasted by the slight bitterness of the greens.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Date back to the early 1800s, becoming popular due to the abundance of corn and greens, reflecting adaptation to available resources.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g cornmeal
  • 🥕 200 g collard greens
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🫒 20 ml oil
  • 🫒 400 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Boil water, add cornmeal and cook to porridge consistency.
  2. 2 Sauté onions until golden, add collard greens and salt.
  3. 3 Cook greens until tender, serve with cornmeal.

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