Best 5 Chakalaka Spicy Vegetable Relish Recipes
Chakalaka is a popular South African spicy vegetable relish that is enjoyed as a condiment or side dish. It is made from a variety of vegetables, including carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, and onions, which are cooked in a tomato and vinegar sauce. The dish is often flavoured with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other spices. Chakalaka can be served with grilled or roasted meats, or as a topping for sandwiches, wraps, and tacos. It is also a popular ingredient in bunny chow, a South African dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHAKALAKA (SPICY VEGETABLE RELISH)
Like chutney in India or salsa in Mexico, no one in South Africa prepares chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish, the same way. And if you ask anyone who makes the best version, they will likely name their own mother or grandmother. Here is our version, full of vegetables and spices. It's akin to giardiniera (the Italian mix of pickled vegetables that includes cauliflower and carrots) and also to English piccalilli relish, whose roots are in South Asian pickled vegetables, which is to say that cultures all across the world have some version of preserved vegetables that enhance many meals. Serve the chakalaka with bread, rice, grilled meats or fish, stews...anything. It's particularly delicious with grilled sausages or tucked into a grilled cheese sandwich.
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 45m
Yield About 6 cups
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 (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
This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts.
Provided by seattlelove
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onions and bell peppers. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots, tomatoes, green chiles, water, bouillon cube, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until mixture is well combined and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 20.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
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 AND CHEDDAR BRAAIBROODJIES (GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH)
These grilled cheese sandwiches are typically truly grilled, meaning they are thrown on an outdoor grill over open coals, and are usually served as a sort of snack after a big barbecue (known as a braai in South Africa). They're a perfect midnight snack and the best way to make use of still-hot coals if you get a second wave of hunger after you've eaten a meal and the party is still going. The liberal spoonful of Chakalaka (Spicy Vegetable Relish) makes these extra special. If you don't have a jar of it in your fridge, you can use any type of relish or chutney. Since we don't want you to have to wait until you have an outdoor grill going just to make these, we simply call for a hot cast-iron pan. The mayonnaise spread on the outside of the sandwiches means every single bit of the bread will get browned and caramelized (remember, mayonnaise is basically just oil).
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich (easily multiplied)
Number Of Ingredients 20
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 a slice of cheese, then top with the chakalaka and onion. Add another slice of 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.
- 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.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Chop and prepare all vegetables before starting to cook.
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables: This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary, to prevent them from steaming.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to prevent the vegetables from sticking.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately: Chakalaka is best served fresh and warm.
Conclusion:
Chakalaka is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give chakalaka a try.
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