Side Dish

Chakalaka

Name: Chakalaka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 2 lingură vegetable oil; 1 buc. onion finely chopped; 2 cățel garlic minced; 1 linguriță ginger grated; 1 lingură curry powder; 1 linguriță smoked paprika; 0,5 linguriță chili powder; 1 buc. bell pepper diced; 2 buc. carrot grated; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 g canned baked beans in tomato sauce; 120 ml vegetable broth; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper; 2 lingură fresh cilantro chopped (opțional)

Chakalaka is a vibrant South African vegetable relish, typically served as a side dish. This vegan version combines various vegetables in a spicy tomato-based sauce, offering a burst of flavor and texture. It's an excellent accompaniment to grilled foods or stews.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 50 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

2 lingurăvegetable oil
1 buc.onion, finely chopped
2 cățelgarlic, minced
1 lingurițăginger, grated
1 lingurăcurry powder
1 lingurițăsmoked paprika
0,5 lingurițăchili powder
1 buc.bell pepper, diced
2 buc.carrot, grated
400 gcanned chopped tomatoes
400 gcanned baked beans in tomato sauce
120 mlvegetable broth
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper

garnish

2 lingurăfresh cilantro, chopped(opțional)

Ustensile

grater · large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
2
Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Aproximativ 7 min.
3
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
4
Add the curry powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Toasting the spices briefly enhances their flavor.
5
Add the bell pepper and carrot to the pot, stirring well to combine with the spices.
Aproximativ 2 min.
6
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes, canned baked beans, and vegetable broth.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Aproximativ 1 min.
10
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

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Păstrare

Store leftover Chakalaka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.