Spicy Chakalaka – South African vegetable relish
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A spicy South African vegetable relish called chakalaka. Perfect to pair with braai (barbeque) or grilled meat and pap (maize meal porridge similar to polenta)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Mains, Salad, Side
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
1 large onion finely diced
1 green pepper finely diced
2 red chilies finely diced
4 carrots grated
1/4 cabbage finely chopped
2 large tomatoes chopped
15ml tomato paste
thumb size piece of ginger finely grated
3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
60ml olive oil
5ml durban masala
5–10ml salt (adjust as you are cooking)
10ml white vinegar
Instructions
Heat the oil over medium heat
Add the onions, peppers and chili and fry for 10 minutes or until turning soft
Add the cabbage, carrot, tomato, tomato paste, ginger and garlic to the pot and stir to combine
Add the masala and stir to combine
Add half the salt and cover the pot. Let simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes
Add additional salt to taste and the vinegar.
Cover again and simmer for another 10 minutes
Vegetables should still have a slight crunch but cooked through.
Once done remove the spicy chakalaka to a container and refrigerate overnight for the best flavour. You can also eat it immediately if you can’t wait
Keywords: spicy chakalaka, chakalaka, south african vegetable relish, chakalaka relish
Find it online: https://www.darylskitchen.com/spicy-chakalaka/
