South African Boerewors (Sausage) Stew Recipe | Cooking African Traditional Food

boerewors

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is more accessible.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality.

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

Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced boerewors and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Add diced potatoes and chopped tomatoes; mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with paprika, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning as needed; stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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