Pap is a stiff porridge prepared with maize meal and is the most dominant staple in most of Southern Africa. Some may refer to it as another version of mealie pap. There’s a isidudu , a soft porridge... May 11 2011 2 RECIPE: Africa’s Most Prominent Staple Food – Pap / Stywe Pap / Umqa / Sadza Thuli Ipapa, Maize Meal Porridge, Pap, Umqa, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free Recipes