Cooking for my husband | Simple South African Recipes

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth adds flavor without meat.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more costly.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs add flavor with fewer calories.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced meat and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add diced carrots, potatoes, and green peppers; stir to combine.

Pour in stock and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Season with spices, salt, and black pepper; cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender.

Add vinegar and fresh herbs before serving; stir well.

Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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