Woman Shows How to Make Burger Pap, Mzansi Can’t Believe It

• A video of pap burgers on TikTok had Mzansi debating whether the twist on the local staple was genius or a step too far
• Some netizens in the comments section praised the unique idea, while others said pap should remain traditional
• The viral moment and recipe highlighted how food innovation and humour keep local social media buzzing

South Africans reacted with curiosity and laughter after a TikTok video showing pap burgers sparked debate about the twist on a beloved staple.

South Africans are proud of their love for pap, but a TikTok video recently gave the staple food a twist that had viewers talking. TikTok user @harppiness_ shared a step-by-step tutorial showing how she makes pap burgers, and the creative idea quickly went viral.

Instead of using regular burger buns, she shaped cooked pap into thick, round discs and grilled them to form the bun layers. Inside, she added all the usual burger fillings, a juicy patty, fresh lettuce, cheese, and sauce, turning it into a proudly local twist on fast food.

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Creativity keeps local food culture exciting

The reactions in the comments were immediate and split down the middle. Some viewers were impressed by the creativity and said the dish looked delicious, especially for those who prefer pap over bread. Others, however, said it was a step too far and that pap should stay in its traditional form alongside stews or braais. The mix of humour and debate kept the video circulating as more users weighed in with their opinions.

Food-related content that mixes innovation with cultural staples often sparks conversation, and this video was no exception. It highlighted how South Africans enjoy experimenting with familiar ingredients and finding ways to make them fresh and interesting.

Whether pap burgers become a household trend or remain a social media curiosity, the video showed that local food culture thrives on bold ideas. Creativity and humour remain central to why South African TikTok food trends continue to grab attention.

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Mzansi reacted to the pap burger

Pfumie wrote:

“My problem is you keep showing up on my FYP with these food experiments, and now I can’t escape this pap burger drama.”

Noma said:

“Hau, ngeke phela! Enough is enough, sis. This pap has suffered in ways we can’t explain.”

Wanyane_Mpho commented:

“Please, can you just block all of us as a country? We clearly weren’t ready to see this today.”

Z wrote:

“Honestly, what did Pap ever do to you? This is straight-up disrespect to our staple food.”

Starfire said:

“Sisi, don’t you get tired of these experiments? One day, pap will fight back.”

Odrey commented:

“Madam, please do a follow-up video where you actually eat this burger. I need to see the first bite reaction.”

simply_Delight wrote:

“Justice for pap! We need to protect it from being turned into everything but what it’s meant for.”

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Yanda said:

“I beg, just block me before you show us pap pizza next. My heart can’t handle it.”

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News about controversial pap recipes

• A local woman shared a creative solution to running out of fries by turning stiff pap into fry-like strips and deep-frying them.
• A self-proclaimed 'Pap Rights' activist went viral on social media for his humorous video criticising the creative ways people are cooking pap.
• A university student sparked controversy on TikTok by creatively presenting stiff pap as a 'cake' with triangular slices.

Source: Briefly News