South African · beginner
South African Chakalaka Stew With Sweet Peppers And Baked Beans
A vibrant, spicy vegetable relish stew packed with shredded carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, and baked beans.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
- 02
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 03
Stir in grated carrots and curry powder, cooking for 2 minutes until vegetables are evenly coated and fragrant.
- 04
Add canned diced tomatoes with their juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 05
Stir in canned vegetarian baked beans, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
- 06
Adjust seasoning with salt to taste and serve warm alongside cornmeal porridge or warm crusty bread.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Vegetable Shredding for Stews
Coarsely grating firm root vegetables allows them to cook quickly and integrate seamlessly into thick relish bases.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.