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Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stew)
Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish made from beans, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. It is often served as a side dish with bread, pap (maize porridge), or meat. Chakalaka is versatile and can be customized with various vegetables and spices depending on regional or personal preference.
Ingredients
- oil, or as needed1 tbsp
- onions, medium, diced3
- curry powder, or to taste1 tsp
- chile powder1 tsp
- Thai green chiles, small, chopped2
- carrots, medium, diced3
- tomatoes, medium, diced3
- green bell peppers, medium, diced2
- water1/4 cup
- vegetable bouillon, crumbled1 cube
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the curry powder, chile powder, and chopped chile peppers. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, and diced bell peppers. Stir well.
Add the crumbled bouillon cube and water. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the baked beans and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
