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Potjiekos
Western Cape — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional South African dish, potjiekos is a delight to prepare in a cast-iron pot.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 120 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 1 kg of beef cut into pieces
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 pepper
- 1 spring onion
- 1 courgette
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper
- 200 ml of red wine
Method
- Prepare the cast-iron pot: make sure it is clean and dry before starting.
- In a bowl, chop the onions, carrots, pepper, and spring onion.
- Place the meat in the center of the pot and around the chopped vegetables.
- Pour the red wine over the meat and vegetables, ensuring everything is covered.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, checking occasionally to make sure the pot does not dry out.
- Add the zucchini and tomatoes during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve the potjiekos hot in a bowl.
The story
Originating from the Afro-Asian culture of the Cape, potjiekos was traditionally prepared with local ingredients and beef.
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