Boom Chakalaka(Vegetarian-South Africa) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships(probably Johannesburg) of South Africa(Sub-Saharan Africa), chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for generations of black South Africans, and is a required condiment at South African braais, or barbecues. Chakalaka can be served hot or cold, over mealie pap, with slices of bread, or as a condiment for grilled meats. Adapted from whats4eats. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 onions, chopped |
2 bell peppers, chopped |
2 -3 hot chili peppers, minced (more or less depending on heat desired) |
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
3 tomatoes, chopped |
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans in tomato sauce |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
minced fresh ginger (added with the onions) |
grated carrot (added with the onions) |
shredded cabbage (added after the tomatoes and simmered until cooked) |
chopped cauliflower (added after the tomatoes and simmered until cooked) |
chopped cilantro (stirred in at the end) |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, chile peppers, garlic and curry powder(if using ginger and/or carrots, add now).
2. Saute, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are cooked down and wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil(if using shredded cabbage and/or chopped cauliflower add now). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the baked beans, salt and pepper and stir to heat through. (If using chopped cilantro add now).
5. Serve hot or cold.
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