Chakalaka
The township relish with fire: chakalaka — a spicy bean, pepper, carrot and onion relish born in Johannesburg's townships, now essential at every braai. Ingredients: onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, baked beans, chiles, curry powder, garlic, ginger, oil.
What it is
The township relish with fire: chakalaka — a spicy bean, pepper, carrot and onion relish born in Johannesburg's townships, now essential at every braai. Ingredients: onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, baked beans, chiles, curry powder, garlic, ginger, oil. Recipe: 1) Fry onions, peppers and carrots. 2) Add tomatoes and spices; simmer. 3) Stir in baked beans. 4) Rest — it improves overnight. Serve: hot or cold with pap and braai meats. Flavor: spicy, sweet, beany depth. History: chakalaka rose from the mine compounds and township kitchens of the Witwatersrand — a relish built from cans and gardens into an icon. See also: Braai (with Boerewors), Bobotie.
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Questions we ask to fine-tune the help
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