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Chakalaka<\/b>\u00a0is a\u00a0South African vegetable\u00a0relish, usually spicy, that is <\/em><\/p>\n

traditionally served with bread,\u00a0pap,\u00a0samp,\u00a0stews, or\u00a0curries.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Wikipedia ~<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’ve never really been a fan<\/h4>\n

Years ago when Chakalaka became available in supermarkets, I liked the taste of it, but I always thought it lacked something. Reading the Wikipedia<\/a> entry above, I am relieved that chakalaka is<\/em> commercially available. How else would I even have known about its existence? But only after I tried making it myself, did I realise what it was that the tinned versions lacked: home-made goodness.<\/p>\n

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The second time was the charm<\/h4>\n

I am an avid watcher of TV cooking shows. I actually came across the recipe for home-made Chakalaka years ago while watching an episode of Siba Mtongana<\/a>‘s Siba’s Table.\u00a0<\/em>Her recipe was extremely easy, healthy and looked very delicious. I still didn’t try it though, as it was not really my relish of choice, having grown up with Traditional Tomato Sauce<\/a>. Moving on a couple of years, I was watching a new Siba’s Table series and again she mentioned her mother’s Chakalaka recipe. Now I had to try it. And I am very happy that I did. Home-made Chakalaka is my new favourite relish! It’s so good that I keep wanting to go back for another spoonful!<\/p>\n

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What’s not to like?<\/h4>\n

Siba’s Chakalaka recipe produces a pretty dish full of fresh veggies and nutritious beans. But it is also filled with flavour. The normal flavours in Chakalaka comes from chilli and\/or curry, but Siba also adds garlic and ginger. Not very traditional, but it really elevates this dish to something exciting to serve with a braai or a stew. It is very versatile as well. It is delicious hot, but I also love it cold served like salsa. You definitely don’t know what you’re missing until you try it!<\/p>\n

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Siba's Secret Chakalaka<\/h2>\n
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A versatile relish that can be served with a braai, as a sauce for steaks or even with a meaty stew.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Side Dish<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>South African<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Author: <\/span>Siba Mtongana<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>