South African-Style Boerewors with Pap and Chakalaka
South Africa · Beef · No. 301

South African-Style Boerewors with Pap and Chakalaka

A single portion of South African cooking, ready in 28 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste. It brings some heat.

Prep
8 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
Serves
1
Spicy

Method

  1. 1

    Grill or fry the sausage over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and browned.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile bring the water to the boil, whisk in the maize meal and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until thick. Stir in the butter.

  3. 3

    For the chakalaka, heat the oil and soften the onion, pepper and carrot for 5–6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the curry powder and chilli flakes, cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  6. 6

    Serve the sausage with the pap and chakalaka spooned alongside.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves ¾ tin of chopped tomato and ½ red pepper. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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