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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.

See also

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• South African cuisine

References

1. Rubin, N.; Temkin, N. (2005). Chic Jozi: The Jo'burg Pocketbook. Penguin Random House South Africa. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-86872-942-5. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
2. Kitchen, Chef Lola's (12 October 2022). "Chakalaka | South African Food". Chef Lola's Kitchen. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
3. "The Hirshon South African Chakalaka Sauce". ✮ The Food Dictator ✮. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
4. "Tunza Eco-generation Eco-generation". tunza.eco-generation.org. Retrieved 24 May 2020.

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