Boom Chakalakavegetarian South Africa Recipes

BOOM CHAKALAKA(VEGETARIAN-SOUTH AFRICA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, chile peppers, garlic and curry powder(if using ginger and/or carrots, add now).
• Saute, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are cooked down and wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil(if using shredded cabbage and/or chopped cauliflower add now). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the baked beans, salt and pepper and stir to heat through. (If using chopped cilantro add now).
• Serve hot or cold.

CHAKALAKA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onions and bell peppers. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add carrots, tomatoes, green chiles, water, bouillon cube, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until mixture is well combined and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

ROOIBOS CHAI SYRUP(SOUTH AFRICA)

Steps:

• To make the chai syrup:.
• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cover with a lid. Simmer on medium-low for 1/2 hour to 1 hour or until the mixture reduces to a syrup(mine was not real syrupy, I simmered 1 hour). Then strain the mixture through a fine sieve (discarding solids) into a clean jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
• How to use the chai syrup:.
• Simply mix 1 teaspoon to up to 1 tablespoon of the chai syrup into hot milk(I use almond milk) and serve. Or mix in a teaspoon to a tablespoon of the syrup into hot water for a great chai tea.

SWAHILI COCONUT OR PEANUT SWEET (KASHATA)

Steps:

• NOTE: 2 cups roasted peanuts, shells and skins removed, briefly heated in a lightly oiled skillet -- or -- a mixture of both coconut and peanuts may be used in place of the grated coconut.
• In a hot skillet, heat the sugar until it melts and just begins to brown.
• Reduce heat and quickly add all other ingredients, stirring well as each ingredient is added. When all ingredients have been added to the mixture, continue stirring for about a minute, making sure everything is well mixed.
• Scoop the mixture into a pan that has been lightly greased or lined with waxed paper. Let rest for a few minutes. Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm.
• Let cool and serve.

CHERRY CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE(SOUTH AFRICA)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into blender.
• Blend until desired consistency is reached.
• Pour into a glasses and enjoy!

AMARULA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Cut pods in half lengthways and scrape out seeds.
• Mix egg yolk with sugar until fluffy and white.
• Heat milk, cream, liqueur and vanilla seeds.
• DO NOT BOIL!
• Using a fine mesh strainer remove the vanilla seeds from the mixture.
• Add the milk mixture into the egg and sugar bit by bit stirring constantly.
• Place over a double boiler stirring until you have a custard consistency.
• Never let it boil.
• Process through your ice cream machine until set.
• If you do not have an ice cream machine, allow to set in the freezer for 8 hours.
• Beat into a smooth texture when icicles form in the setting process.