"Looks Like Pine Gel": SA Shocked as Woman Serves Green-Coloured Pap with Strawberries

• A woman's green pap video quickly went viral, gaining tens of thousands of likes, shares, and comments
• Netizens debated the combination of traditional South African foods with unconventional ingredients like strawberries
• The clip sparked wider conversations about creativity in local cuisine and how social media can amplify unusual culinary experiments

South Africans were both shocked and entertained as a woman served green pap with wors, amasi, and strawberries, sparking debates on food creativity.

On 14 September 2025, TikTok user @harppiness posted a video that went viral in just two days. In the clip, she demonstrated how she prepared traditional pap with green food colouring and served it alongside wors, amasi, and strawberries all on a single plate. Within 48 hours, the video racked up over 39,000 likes, more than 6,000 comments, and 16,000 shares, showing how much attention her unconventional take on a classic South African dish received. Many viewers were surprised and immediately shared their reactions, comparing it to how pap is usually enjoyed in most households.

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The video showcased the woman’s creativity but also sparked conversations about tradition and modern twists in South African cuisine. Viewers were fascinated by the bold colour choice and the combination of flavours on one plate, which most considered unusual for a staple dish. This sparked debates online about whether it was innovative or simply strange. Many netizens admitted they would not try the green pap themselves but appreciated the attempt at culinary creativity.

Unusual pap experiment leaves many speechless

Food enthusiasts highlighted that experimenting with traditional meals can attract attention and make cooking fun, but it can also divide opinions. Some argued that the combination of strawberries, amasi, and wors did not work well, while others praised her for daring to challenge expectations. Discussions around creativity in local cuisine flooded social media, with users sharing similar experiments or suggesting alternatives to make it more appetising.

Overall, the video reflected the power of TikTok in showcasing unique content and sparking nationwide discussions about South African food culture. While some were shocked, others found it amusing and innovative, proving that traditional dishes can be reimagined in playful ways. The viral moment highlighted how even everyday meals can generate entertainment and engagement on social media platforms.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Thuto Sithole commented"

"Strawberries? Amasi? Pine gel? In one plate?"

Neo asked:

"Ithini i pregnancy test sisi? 🤔"

Infected Radar said:

"Fuji is coming. 😭"

Boitumelo asked:

"Hi sis, is everything okay? 😔"

Kwena commented:

"Sthunya se kae? 😭"

Khwezi said

"Ey sisi uyawupetula umoya wami."

Sadiki commented:

"You from Zimbabwe wena."

Naso_X.A wrote:

"FUJI, where are you?"

Daddy J said:

"I thought you were doing pine gel."

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 other Briefly News stories about pap

• A self-proclaimed 'Pap Rights' activist went viral on social media for his humorous video criticising the creative ways people are cooking pap.
• 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 TikTok creator left social media buzzing after she shared her step-by-step tutorial of cooking pap with an unusual twist.

Source: Briefly News