South African Chakalaka

This week's new international dish is from South Africa and is worth cooking just so you can answer the question 'What are you having for tea?' with...'Chakalaka!' - seriously, this word is soo much fun to say :)

Anyway... I volunteer on Saturdays so I need something quick and easy for tea when I come back and this recipe fits the bill perfectly; It was ready in about 20 minutes! I served it with polenta but it would also work over rice or a jacket potato.

Taste - *** (nice, comforting but nothing spectacularly special)
Speed - *****
Repeat? - yes I think so!


South African Chakalaka
serves 1
adapted from whats4eats
1/3 onion, finely chopped
1 small red or orange pepper, chopped
1-2 cm red chilli finely chopped (according to your taste)
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp mild curry powder
1/2 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
1/2 tin of baked beans
1/2 cup polenta


1. Fry onion, pepper, chilli, garlic and curry powder over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened
2. Stir in tomatoes, bring the boil and simmer for 5 minutes
3. Stir in baked beans, season and heat through
4. Serve over polenta cooked according to the instructions on the packet

Have a great week!

Love Rebecca


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