Chakalaka Style Risotto

Chakalaka Style Risotto

Chakalaka Style Risotto

Martine Chin
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree, Lunch
Servings 4
Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2/3 cup risotto rice 150g
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp tsp. chilli flakes
  • 1 1/4 cup vegetable stock 300ml
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup sweetcorn 175g

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large deep pan and sauté the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  • Add the risotto rice, thyme and curry powder and stir fry briefly. Next add the grated ginger and chilli, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour in the hot stock, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer under cover for approx. 20 minutes, checking periodically. If the liquid is absorbed before the end of cooking, add some more water.
  • Next add the grated carrot, red pepper, chopped tomatoes and sweetcorn, mix well, cover and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Notes

FUN FACT: Chakalaka is a South African vegetable relish that may have originated in the townships of Johannesburg when Mozambican mine workers coming off shift cooked tinned produce with chili to produce a spicy relish.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 460mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3947IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Vegetarian
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