Meat and pap is the unofficial national dish of Namibia. It consists of pap, a traditional porridge made from ground maize that's usually accompanied by meat, but it can also be eaten with cabbage or fish. In the north of the country, however, pap is usually made from pearl millet, called mahangu.

When properly prepared, pap should look like a white gloopy mass without any lumps. Due to the fact that many Namibians only eat one meal per day, meat and pap is often served for dinner.