Phutu

Phutu

Phutu, pictured with tomato-based relish in the foreground
Place of origin	South Africa
Associated national cuisine	Basotho Nguni Afrikaner
Cookbook: Phutu  Media: Phutu

Phuthu or Uphuthu (pronounced /ˌpʊtʊ/), also incorrectly spelt as putu or phutu, is a traditional preparation method of maize meal in South African cuisine. It is a crumbly or grainy type of pap or porridge, eaten by most cultural groups in South Africa. Phuthu is often eaten with meat, beans, gravy and sour milk.

See also

• List of African dishes

References

• Basic phutu recipe
• What is Phuthu