Recipe of the Quarter

2/12/2015

Chakalaka

Courtesy of Diet Taste

Serves 3

Chakalaka is a traditional South African vegetable side dish. Colorful and spicy, it often accompanies grilled meat, fish, stews or curries and is a required condiment at South African barbecues, known as braai. It is served hot or cold with a slice of bread or a bowl of pap (similar to polenta).

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 3 large carrots, grated
• 7 oz canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp tomato purée
• 7 oz baked beans in sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• chopped fresh coriander for garnish
• seasonings (to taste): salt, pepper, ginger, curry powder, chili powder, thyme

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
2. Add garlic, and the peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add grated carrots and season to taste.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook until vegetables are soft. If liquid evaporates too quickly, add a little bit of water.
5. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add to the mixture and stir until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and add beans and chopped fresh coriander. Serve hot or cold.