Peri-Peri Chicken Livers with Sweetcorn Krummel Pap

Name: Peri-Peri Chicken Livers with Sweetcorn Krummel Pap
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 4 fresh red chilies; 3 clove garlic; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 lemon (juice); 2 tbsp vinegar; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp sugar; Salt to taste; 500 g chicken livers (cleaned); 2 tbsp oil or butter; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tomato (grated); 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce; Salt and pepper; 0.25 cup cream (optional); Fresh parsley or coriander; 2 cups water; 1 cup maize meal; 1 cup sweetcorn; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp butter; 0.25 cup milk or cream (optional)

This recipe combines the fiery flavors of homemade peri-peri sauce with tender chicken livers and creamy sweetcorn pap. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together spice and comfort in every bite. Perfect for a satisfying meal, this dish is sure to impress with its bold taste and comforting texture.

chicken livers (cleaned)

onion (finely chopped)

Fresh parsley or coriander

milk or cream (optional)

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a blender.

Step 2

Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4

Let sit for 15–30 minutes before using.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.

Step 2

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in grated tomato and cook until thickened.

Step 4

Add chicken livers and cook for 5–7 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in peri-peri sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in cream (optional), season, and cook for 2–3 more minutes.

Step 7

Garnish and serve hot.

Step 1

Bring water and salt to a boil.

Step 2

Gradually add maize meal while stirring.

Step 3

Stir in sweetcorn.

Step 4

Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add butter and milk/cream if desired.

Step 1

Spoon pap onto a plate and top with peri-peri chicken livers.

For a spicier peri-peri sauce, use hotter chilies or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Clean the chicken livers thoroughly to remove any excess fat or veins for a smoother texture.

If you prefer a creamier pap, increase the amount of milk or cream added.

Let the peri-peri sauce sit for longer to enhance its flavors.

Can I use frozen chicken livers?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken livers, but make sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry before cooking.

What can I substitute for maize meal?

You can substitute maize meal with polenta or grits, though the texture may vary slightly.

Is the cream necessary for the chicken livers?

No, the cream is optional. It adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter dish.

How long can I store the peri-peri sauce?

The peri-peri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can I make the pap ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the pap ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Add a splash of water or milk while reheating to restore its creamy texture.

chicken livers (cleaned)

onion (finely chopped)

Fresh parsley or coriander

milk or cream (optional)

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a blender.

Step 2

Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4

Let sit for 15–30 minutes before using.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.

Step 2

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in grated tomato and cook until thickened.

Step 4

Add chicken livers and cook for 5–7 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in peri-peri sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in cream (optional), season, and cook for 2–3 more minutes.

Step 7

Garnish and serve hot.

Step 1

Bring water and salt to a boil.

Step 2

Gradually add maize meal while stirring.

Step 3

Stir in sweetcorn.

Step 4

Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add butter and milk/cream if desired.

Step 1

Spoon pap onto a plate and top with peri-peri chicken livers.

For a spicier peri-peri sauce, use hotter chilies or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Clean the chicken livers thoroughly to remove any excess fat or veins for a smoother texture.

If you prefer a creamier pap, increase the amount of milk or cream added.

Let the peri-peri sauce sit for longer to enhance its flavors.

Can I use frozen chicken livers?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken livers, but make sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry before cooking.

What can I substitute for maize meal?

You can substitute maize meal with polenta or grits, though the texture may vary slightly.

Is the cream necessary for the chicken livers?

No, the cream is optional. It adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter dish.

How long can I store the peri-peri sauce?

The peri-peri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can I make the pap ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the pap ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Add a splash of water or milk while reheating to restore its creamy texture.

Peri-Peri Chicken Livers with Sweetcorn Krummel Pap

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Ingredients

Homemade Peri-Peri Sauce

Chicken Livers

Sweetcorn Pap (Maize Meal)

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Peri-Peri Chicken Livers with Sweetcorn Krummel Pap

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

Homemade Peri-Peri Sauce

Chicken Livers

Sweetcorn Pap (Maize Meal)

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

How to make Peri-Peri Chicken Livers with Sweetcorn Krummel Pap

Homemade Peri-Peri Sauce

Chicken Livers

Sweetcorn Pap (Maize Meal)

Serving

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Tips & Tricks

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