Green bean bredie

As I have said in previous posts, bredies are an inescapable part of traditional South African cuisine and are, to many, the quintessential definition of South African huiskos (home cooking). And w…

Lam en Boontjie Bredie

After all the rich and decadent foods eaten during the festive holidays, I'm craving for a simple, hearty and comforting vegetable stew. In South Africa we prefer to call it "bredie", the Afrikaans word for stew.

Green bean bredie

Bredie - South Africa's slow-simmered stew, featuring lamb and a seasonal vegetable. You'll find variations on the theme in the sidebar: s...

Trouvrou on Instagram: "Green bean bredie (Groenboontjie bredie) 1 kg lamb stewing meat 45ml olive oil 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3 whole cloves 15ml ground coriander 2 bay leaves 5 ml salt 5 ml ground black pepper 500 ml beef or lamb stock 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 500 green beans, trimmed and halved ½ lemon juice (optional) 1. Heat half the oil in a pan. Brown meat in batches. Set aside. 2. Heat remaining oil and sauté onion until soft. 3. Add garlic and fry for…

A Persian inspired green bean frittata (based on the dish kookoo loobia sabz) made with finely chopped green beans and flavored with sumac. Great for any meal of the day.

An old-time favourite – why mess with a classic this divine?

Potato, Mushrooms, and Green Beans Skillet - #vegetale #potato #mushroom #greebeans #recipe #eatwell101 - This potato, mushrooms, and green beans skillet is the perfect accompaniment to any meal! A vegetable side dish ready in less than 25 minutes! - #recipe by #eatwell101®

All this week I've been featuring South African recipes that my friends and I enjoyed during our South African wine dinner. It's been a great opportunity to learn about a new culture and cuisine. I've learned how the diverse population of one's surroundings can influence how people eat, taking from the tastes of other countries.