Chakalaka

South African vegetable relish

Chakalaka is a South African vegetable relish,^[1] usually spicy, that is traditionally served with bread, pap, samp, stews, or curries. Chakalaka is said^[2] to have originated in the townships of Johannesburg or in the gold mines surrounding Johannesburg, when Mozambican mineworkers leaving their shift cooked tinned produce (tomatoes, beans) with chili to produce a spicy Portuguese-style relish to accompany pap. Many variations of Chakalaka exist, depending on region and family tradition. Some versions include beans, cabbage and butternut squash.^[3] For example, canned baked beans, canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and curry paste can be used to make the dish.^[4]

It is frequently served at a braai (barbecue) or with a Sunday lunch. It can be served cold or at room temperature.

References

^ Rubin, N.; Temkin, N. (2005). Chic Jozi: The Jo'burg Pocketbook. Penguin Random House South Africa. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-86872-942-5. Retrieved 3 November 2017.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ Kitchen, Chef Lola's (12 October 2022). "Chakalaka | South African Food". Chef Lola's Kitchen. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
^ "The Hirshon South African Chakalaka Sauce". ✮ The Food Dictator ✮. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^ "Tunza Eco-generation Eco-generation". tunza.eco-generation.org. Retrieved 24 May 2020.