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Tomato Bredie

A traditional South African stew made with lamb or mutton and slow-cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices until the meat is tender and falls off the bone, creating a rich, flavorful dish.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2ml peppercorns
  • 2ml ground cloves
  • 125ml water
  • 25ml vegetable oil
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1kg leg of Lamb, cubed (chicken may be used instead of lamb but then the cooking time must be reduced)
  • 3cm piece fresh root ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 kg very ripe tomatoes, chopped, or 3 cans (410g each) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
  • salt, pepper and sugar to taste
  • chopped parsley for garnishing

Directions

Place onions, peppercorns, cloves, and water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed.

Add oil and cinnamon, and braise until onions are golden. Add meat, ginger and cardamom pods and stir thoroughly. Turn down the heat, cover saucepan with a tightly-fitting lid and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add tomatoes and chilli. Close lid and simmer of 20 minutes. Now add potatoes, salt, freshly ground pepper and sugar to taste. Replace lid and simmer until potatoes are cooked. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve on a bed of freshly cooked rice.

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