chakalaka
Sign in to savethumb|Chakalaka alt=Chakalaka with stew|thumb|Chakalaka served with stew Chakalaka is a South African vegetable relish, usually spicy, that is traditionally served with bread, pap, samp, stews, or curries. Chakalaka is said 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 an
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It is catalogued under topics including Condiments, Namibian cuisine and South African cuisine.
Its subject is documented across 18 Wikipedia language editions.
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- side dish
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- onion
- Country of origin
- South Africa
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thumb|Chakalaka alt=Chakalaka with stew|thumb|Chakalaka served with stew Chakalaka is a South African vegetable relish, usually spicy, that is traditionally served with bread, pap, samp, stews, or curries. Chakalaka is said 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. For example, canned baked beans, canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and curry paste can be used to make the dish.
It is frequently served at a braai (barbecue) or with a Sunday lunch. It can be served cold or at room temperature.
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