Savoury chakalaka 'paptert'

Indulge in the bold flavors of our Savory Chakalaka 'Paptert' - a delicious twist on traditional pap layered with the rich and spicy goodness of chakalaka for a satisfying and flavorful experience.

30 Mins
8 Serving(s)
Ingredients
  1. 1.5 litres (6 cups) water
  2. 375 ml (1½ cups) mealie meal
  3. 5 ml (1 tsp) Spur Steakhouse Spice
  4. 30 ml (2 Tbsp) cooking oil
  5. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  6. 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  7. 10 ml (2 tsp) medium curry powder
  8. 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  9. 150 g cabbage, finely shredded (optional)
  10. 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  11. 410 g can baked beans in tomato sauce
  12. 60 ml (¼ cup) Spur Durky Sauce
  13. Season to taste
  14. 125 ml (½ cup) Spur Cheese Sauce
  15. 80 g (¾ cup) grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Method
  1. Bring water to the boil in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Add mealie meal and Spur Steakhouse Spice and whisk frequently, for about 8 minutes until cooked.
  2. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan and sauté onion, garlic and curry powder for about 2 minutes. Add carrots and cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, baked beans, Spur Durky Sauce, your seasoning and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Spoon 'pap' into a large, greased ovenproof dish. Cover with chakalaka mixture and drizzle Spur Cheese Sauce over. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes.
Variations
  1. Substitute cabbage with green pepper (chopped), cauliflower or broccoli (florets)
  2. Add 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
  3. Add 45 ml (3 Tbsp) tomato paste

TIP

  1. The original chakalaka was a simple dish of onions, tomatoes and a little curry powder. These days, every South African has his or her own favourite recipe, and many are quite elaborate. Baked beans are not necessary, but are very common. Make a full meal of it by pairing chakalaka with cooked pap. Other possible additions include chopped root ginger (added in with the onions).

YOU WILL NEED

Steakhouse Spice

100g

Durky Sauce

500ml

Cheese Sauce

200ml

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