In the vibrant heart of Cape Town, amidst the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, lies a culinary treasure that embodies the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of South Africa: the Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie. This aromatic and flavorful curry dish is a symphony of spices, blending the culinary traditions of the Malay people with the diverse influences of the Cape.
Rooted in the history of the Cape Malays, descendants of enslaved people brought from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of the Malay Archipelago, the Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie has become an iconic representation of Cape Malay cuisine. Over time, it has evolved into a unique culinary expression, incorporating local ingredients and cooking techniques, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that captivates the senses.
The Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie typically features a combination of succulent meats, such as lamb, chicken, or beef, slow-cooked in a fragrant and flavorful broth infused with an array of spices, including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. The rich sauce is often enriched with aromatic herbs, fresh ginger, garlic, and onions, creating a complex and enticing aroma that fills the air.
Accompanying the main curry dish are a variety of delectable side dishes that elevate the dining experience. Sambals, a staple in Cape Malay cuisine, add a spicy kick with their blend of chili peppers, shrimp paste, and spices. A selection of flavorful salads, such as the refreshing tomato and cucumber salad or the tangy carrot salad, offer a vibrant contrast to the richness of the curry.
For those with a sweet tooth, the Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie is often paired with aromatic and delectable desserts. Malva pudding, a steamed sponge cake drenched in a sweet and sticky apricot or caramel sauce, offers a comforting and indulgent ending to the meal. Koeksisters, twisted pastries deep-fried and coated in a sugary syrup, provide a crispy and sweet treat.
Indulge in the culinary wonders of the Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie, a dish that reflects the vibrant history, cultural diversity, and culinary prowess of South Africa. Embark on a journey of taste and exploration as you savor the aromatic spices, tender meats, and delectable side dishes that make this dish a beloved part of Cape Malay cuisine.
BO-KAAP CAPE MALAY KERRIE - SOUTH AFRICAN CAPE MALAY CURRY
This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe hails from one of the steamy kitchens in the vibrant Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town; it was on a recipe sheet given to my mum from a spice shop in that wonderful area, in the 1950's. The Bo-Kaap area is a treat; the houses are painted gorgeous bright colours that won't fail to make you smile, there are always children playing in the streets and the haunting call of the muezzin will remind you of exotic destinations such as Istanbul and Cairo. And then there's the smell of spices that wafts through open doorways and comes rushing out at you as you walk past Atlas Trading, the local spice emporium. You might be just minutes from the centre of elegant and sophisticated Cape Town, but you'll feel as though you're in a different country. Serve this curry with yellow rice and a variety of sambals and atjars.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Curries
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan.
- Over high heat, fry the onions and garlic, stirring continuously. Add the ginger, curry powder and all the spices and continue stirring for a minute. Season to taste with pepper and add the salt.
- Reduce heat slightly. Add the meat and fry it until it is browned on all sides. (This may be easier if you remove the onions, garlic and ginger mixture and set them aside, then return them to the pot after the meat is browned.).
- Add the vinegar and stock, plus all the other remaining ingredients (except the apricot jam, yoghurt, and bananas). Cover. Reduce heat. Simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours for lamb and 2 hours for mutton, maybe a little longer.
- Stir in the apricot jam and the yoghurt a few minutes before serving.
- Serve this curry with yellow rice and a variety of sambals and atjars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 36.5, Protein 3.7
SOUTH AFRICAN MALAY CURRY
Posting this for ZWT 2006, this is a typical South African Curry. For those who dislike Coconut Milk in curries try this one; it is coconut milk free. This is served over rice or with a bread such as Chapatis.
Provided by JanetB-KY
Categories Curries
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot; over high heat, fry the onions and garlic, stirring continuously; add the spices and continue stirring for a minute.
- Reduce heat slightly; add the meat and fry it until it is browned on all sides; (this may be easier if you remove the onions and set them aside, then return them to the pot after the meat is browned.).
- Add all remaining ingredients except the apricot jam and yogurt (or buttermilk).
- Cover & Reduce heat; simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is tender, approximately an hour.
- Stir in jam and yogurt (or buttermilk) a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with traditional Curry Garnishes such as Chutney, Peanuts, sliced Bananas and dates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 128, Sodium 929.8, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 47.8, Protein 40.6
CAPE MALAY CURRY SAUCE
While in South Africa, I was exposed to Malay cooking (it's an interesting history). This was one of the most notable things I tasted, and I think it is an excellent example of the blend of flavors that make this cuisine so unique. Try dousing chicken thighs with this sauce and baking (covered) in the oven. Serve over rice.
Provided by Moshakgaboy
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, saute onion and garlic until onion is clear.
- Add next six ingredients and simmer for about 30 minute.
- Add the preserves and stir until dissolved.
- Let the sauce cool, then toss it in the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in the yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 285.7, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 21.5, Protein 5.2
CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY WITH YELLOW RICE
Spice up chicken thighs in a South African curry, packed with flavourful spices and served with a side of sweet, fragrant rice
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cloves, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently to stop it sticking. Add all the remaining spices and the fresh chilli, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, plus the chutney and crumbled stock cube.
- Add the chicken thighs, pushing them under the liquid, then cover the pan and leave to cook for 35 mins. Stir well, add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 15-20 mins more until they are tender. Stir in the coriander.
- About 10 mins before you want to serve, make the rice. Put the butter, rice, raisins, sugar and spices in a large pan with 550ml water and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and, when the butter has melted, stir, cover and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave undisturbed for 5 mins. Fluff up and serve with the curry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
CAPE MALAY CURRY
This curry is traditionally South African, and comes from the Malay community in the Western Cape. It's sweet, fruity, spicy, and not too hot. It reminds me of home every time I eat it. I find that curries are always made to taste for me. I always adjust recipes, change quantities, taste the mix and add the notes I think it's missing. So, the quantities should not be taken as gospel.
Provided by kbruce82
Categories Curries
Time 50m
Yield 4 portions, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil until soft and golden.
- Add garlic and ginger and saute for a minute.
- Deglaze pot with a little water.
- Add tomato, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, chutney, apricot jam, turmeric and cinnamon.
- Add chicken to mixture, and pour in enough water to cover the chicken.
- OPTIONAL: You can add chopped and peeled potatoes to the curry at this stage. They're delicious this way, and mean you don't have to cook rice!
- Simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until chicken is done.
- TASTE MIXTURE BEFORE SERVING AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. If it's too sweet, add more vinegar and salt. If it's too acidic, add sugar. If it's not hot enough, add more curry paste. Essentially, there's no one recipe that will make a curry to please everyone, so you have to taste and add.
VEGETARIAN BOBOTIE
This is my own vegetarian adaptation of the traditional Cape Malay dish of my country. I have tried to approximate flavour and texture as closely as possible and have retained all the ingredients my mother used when making it - aside from the mince, of course :) This project has been very important to me as most of the vegetarian versions I have found online so far are rather inaccurate. Bobotie was one of my favourite dishes as a child and I wanted to preserve and share that memory as much as I could.
Provided by Cora_and_Clarice
Categories Lentil
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse lentils until water runs clear.
- Cover lentils with water and pre-cook for 30min (you may need to top the water up from time to time).
- Drain lentils.
- Preheat oven to 150C.
- Saute onion and tomato.
- Add curry, tumeric, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add raisins, almonds, chutney, onion and tomato to lentils.
- Mix and place in baking dish.
- Shake up topping ingredients and pour over lentils.
- Place in oven and bake for 1-1/2 hours (egg topping should have risen all the way to the middle)
- Please note:.
- I spice my bobotie mildy and use a slightly sweet sultana chutney - one preference found in the Cape. Some people make theirs hotter and use Mrs. Ball's Original Chutney, which is very tasty and is less sweet. I recommend you experiment, but remember, the dish should be spicy as in flavoursome, not as in burn-your-mouth.
- Also, adding a bit more diced onion will add more texture to the lentils.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 71.1, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 14.2
BO-KAAP CAPE MALAY CURRY POWDER - SOUTH AFRICAN SPICE MIXTURE
My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial and error, I came up with this, and it is a pretty close match! Influenced by Malay cuisine, Cape/Malay curry powder/masala is a blend of sweet and pungent spices to include cloves, cardamon, fennel, mustard, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, a little chilli and black pepper. A curry powder/masala of a mild heat yet full of the flavours you expect in Indian curry. This curry spice mix is wonderful in all types of curries, but especially authentic Cape Malay style cuisine, and of course curries.
Provided by French Tart
Categories South African
Time 7m
Yield 1 Large Jar Curry Powder
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all the whole seeds in a frying pan and dry roast for a minute or two, until they become pungent and release their fragrance. Place them in a food processor or coffee grinder and pulse until they are finely ground - or grind them with a pestle and mortar.
- Add the remaining ground spices, including the chillies and the curry leaves, to the roasted spices and mix well.
- Store in an airtight jar or tin for up to 6 months, in a dry, cool and dark place.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry the best flavor. If you can, use spices that you have ground yourself, as they will be more flavorful than pre-ground spices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a Cape Malay curry, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You might be surprised at what you create!
- Serve with rice or roti: Cape Malay curry is traditionally served with rice or roti. Rice is a good choice for absorbing the flavorful sauce, while roti is a delicious bread that can be used to scoop up the curry.
Conclusion:
Cape Malay curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its unique blend of spices and ingredients, it is a dish that is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Cape Malay curry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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