Best 4 Chakalaka Recipes
Chakalaka is a spicy, tangy, and flavorful South African side dish that is perfect for serving with grilled meats, curries, or stews. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage. Chakalaka is a great way to add a bit of spice and flavor to your meal, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHAKALAKA (SPICY VEGETABLE RELISH)
No one in South Africa prepares chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish, the same way. Serve the chakalaka with grilled meats or fish, stews, rice...anything.
Provided by Hawa Hassan
Categories South Africa Vegetarian Cabbage Tomato Onion Ginger Coriander Side
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot set over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook, stirring, just until the spices are wonderfully fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, giving the mixture a stir every so often, until all the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the vinegar, and season the chakalaka to taste with salt. Let the chakalaka cool to room temperature and season it to taste one final time. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, then serve it either cold or at room temperature.
CHAKALAKA (SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY)
This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. She eats this with Pap -Recipe #309584, but says it can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat or vegemeat or with bread. Thanks Zanele!
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until the onion is clear.
- Add the grated carrots, tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
CHAKALAKA AND CHEDDAR BRAAIBROODJIES (GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES)
The liberal spoonful of Chakalaka (spicy vegetable relish) makes this grilled cheese sandwich recipe extra special.
Provided by Hawa Hassan
Categories Lunch Sandwich Cheese Tomato Cabbage Quick & Easy South Africa
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a cast-iron pan or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread mayonnaise-side down in the skillet and top it with half the cheese, then top with the chakalaka and onion. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the onion, then place the second piece of bread, mayonnaise-side up, on top.
- Cover the pan and cook until the bottom of the sandwich is browned, about 2 minutes. Give the sandwich a good press with a spatula and then carefully flip it over, cover, and cook until the second side is browned and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
CHAKALAKA
Recently enjoyed my first meal at a local South African restaurant here in Brooklyn. There we enjoyed this fabulous side dish - a spicy revamped rendition of baked beans. Of course, this sent me in search of a recipe to prepare at home. Found this one on the Internet and plan to try it soon. The original called for three times the amount of oil but I plan to make it as presented.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry ginger, garlic, chillis, onions in the oil.
- Add the leaf masala or curry powder of your choice.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add peppers and carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Add baked beans and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add coriander. Check seasoning. Serve with whatever you want, hot or cold.
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful the chakalaka will be.
- Choose a variety of peppers: Different peppers will give the chakalaka different levels of heat and flavor. For a mild chakalaka, use green bell peppers. For a medium chakalaka, use red bell peppers. For a spicy chakalaka, use habanero peppers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: Chakalaka is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables and spices. Feel free to add your own favorites, such as corn, zucchini, or carrots.
- Serve chakalaka with your favorite dishes: Chakalaka can be served with grilled meats, fish, or chicken. It can also be used as a condiment for sandwiches, wraps, or tacos.
Conclusion:
Chakalaka is a delicious and versatile dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give chakalaka a try. You won't be disappointed!
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