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South African Chakalaka Stew With Sweet Peppers And Baked Beans

Name: South African Chakalaka Stew With Sweet Peppers And Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium red onion, diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated; 1.5 tbsp mild curry powder; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 15 oz canned vegetarian baked beans, in tomato sauce

A vibrant, spicy vegetable relish stew packed with shredded carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, and baked beans.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Vegetable Shredding for Stews

Coarsely grating firm root vegetables allows them to cook quickly and integrate seamlessly into thick relish bases.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Stir in grated carrots and curry powder, cooking for 2 minutes until vegetables are evenly coated and fragrant.

Step 4: Add canned diced tomatoes with their juice and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5: Stir in canned vegetarian baked beans, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 6: Adjust seasoning with salt to taste and serve warm alongside cornmeal porridge or warm crusty bread.

Cooking tips

Grating carrots coarsely provides great texture that melts slightly into the rich tomato sauce.
Adjust heat level by using hot curry powder or adding a minced bird-eye chili.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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