Best South African Stir Fry Recipes

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CHAKALAKA (SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY)



Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry) image

This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. She eats this with Pap -Recipe #309584, but says it can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat or vegemeat or with bread. Thanks Zanele!

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium onions, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 medium green bell peppers, diced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
curry powder, to your taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
green chili (optional)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 -2 tablespoon oil, for frying
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until the onion is clear.
  • Add the grated carrots, tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

SOUTH AFRICAN STIR FRY



South African Stir Fry image

This recipe was shared with me by a friend from South Africa. I'm usually not a lover of curry but this was so good!

Provided by Cheri Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup canola oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 lb cooked chicken or 1/2 lb cooked pork
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Over medium high heat, pour canola oil in a large, heated saute pan.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until light brown.
  • Add pepper and then tomatoes.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Lower heat to medium.
  • Add meat, curry and nutmeg and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water and then rice; stir and cover.
  • Cook at medium heat for 40-50 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • IMPORTANT: ADD WATER AS NEEDED TO KEEP RICE FROM STICKING TO PAN.
  • Serve as is or with tortillas.

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