CHAKALAKA (SPICY VEGETABLE RELISH)

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No one in South Africa prepares chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish, the same way. Serve the chakalaka with grilled meats or fish, stews, rice...anything.

Provided by Hawa Hassan

Categories     South Africa     Vegetarian     Cabbage     Tomato     Onion     Ginger     Coriander     Side

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Jalapeño, stemmed and minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
3 large carrots, coarsely grated
½ small green cabbage, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot set over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook, stirring, just until the spices are wonderfully fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, giving the mixture a stir every so often, until all the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the vinegar, and season the chakalaka to taste with salt. Let the chakalaka cool to room temperature and season it to taste one final time. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, then serve it either cold or at room temperature.

Nakitende Zaharah
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This chakalaka is a must-try for any fan of spicy food.


Brianna Mastaglia
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I love the versatility of this chakalaka recipe. I've used it as a side dish, a sandwich spread, and even a pizza topping.


THUNDERPICKLE07
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This chakalaka is the perfect addition to any braai. It's also great on its own as a snack.


Pontsho Hobe
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I'm so glad I tried this chakalaka recipe. It's now one of my favorite side dishes.


Asad Online Quran Accadmy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chakalaka turned out great. It was a little spicy for my taste, but I just added a little bit of sugar to balance it out.


Alishba Javeed
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This chakalaka is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Aqib Chaudhary
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I've made this chakalaka several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any grilled meat.


Free frre Topup
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this chakalaka was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat.


Nalubega
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This is the best chakalaka recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Jasmine Khan
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I made this chakalaka for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Joey Golden
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This chakalaka recipe is a keeper! It's got a great balance of flavors and textures, and it's the perfect addition to any braai or potluck.