Get ready to put a delicious twist on a South African staple! John Dory’s sushi master, Dumisani Lukhozi, recently guided the Miss Soweto Top 20 finalists through a first-of-its-kind sushi-making class, where White Star pap replaced traditional rice. This innovative culinary experience celebrated local flavors while showcasing the versatility of pap, proving that traditional ingredients can shine in contemporary gastronomy.
Now, Dumisani is sharing his expertise with you. Whether you’re a sushi enthusiast, a home cook, or simply curious about trying something new, this recipe will guide you step by step to create your very own pap sushi at home. With his tips and techniques, you can bring the magic of a John Dory’s sushi masterclass right into your kitchen.
California Roll 4pc
Ingredients:
- Steak strips 20g
- Chakalaka 10g
- Pap 60g
Method:
- Make a California roll with chakalaka and steak strips inside.
- Springle some sesame seeds on top, shape and cut into 4 pieces.
- Serve on sushi plate upside down with ginger and wasabi on the side.
Bean Curd 2pc
Ingredients:
- Bean curd pockets x 2
- Pap 40g
- Coleslaw 10g
- Fried chicken strips 20g
Method:
- Make bean curd with pap inside.
- Topped with a mix of coleslaw and chopped chicken strips
- Server on a sushi plate with ginger and wasabi on the side
Mini Poke Bowl
Ingredients:
- Pap balls fried x3
- Chakalaka mix 10g
- Avo10g
- Boerewors cubes 20g
- Sesame seeds mix 2g
- Tempura flour 10g
- Tempura batter 60ml
- Tempura crumbs 5g
- Oil 5m
Method:
- Make pap into balls
- Dust in tempura flour, batter, crumbs and fried at 160 degrees until golden brown
- Place fried balls at the bottom of the bowl
- Add boerewors cubes on top of the pap
- Add chakalaka on top of the boerewors
- And finished with avo cubes and sesame seeds.
