HOW TO MAKE CHAKALAKA | SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD

I've been to South Africa four times in the past year and I ALWAYS eat Chakalaka when I go, I also had it at a South African event in Lagos a few months ago-it is delicious, it is a traditional Braai dish)! I promised to learn how to make it so that I can enjoy it at home instead of waiting to go the South Africa before satisfying my cravings. On my last visit which was only a few days ago (click HERE to see the videos), I asked chefs and home cooks for a recipe, I modified it to suit my taste (that means more pepper lol) and I am happy to share this recipe with you. If you prefer watching a video of how to cook Chakalaka, click HERE. 

INGREDIENTS

4 Carrots, peeled, tailed and shredded

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Sweet Onion (White Onion)

1 tsp Ginger, grated

1 tsp Garlic, grated

1 tsp Tomato Puree

1/2 Cup Tomatoes, chopped

1/2 Cup Baked Beans

1/4 tsp Cameroon Pepper

2 tbs Curry Powder

1 tsp Salt

3 tbs Vegetable Oil

PREPARATION

• The first thing you need to do is prep your vegetables; cut peppers, onions & tomatoes into little cubes, peel and grate carrots, grate/chop garlic and ginger into byte sizes. 

• In a pan, heat up Vegetable oil, add onion and allow to saute, add garlic and ginger, stir for 2 minutes

• Add Curry, green and red peppers and fry for 2 more minutes.

• Next add carrots and fry for another minute

• Now add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, cameroon pepper and combine. Allow to cook for 3 minutes while stirring frequently. 

• Add Baked beans, and combine. Leave it on the cooker for a minute or two before turning it off.  Chakalaka is ready! I told you it was easy!