Chakalaka and grilled chicken: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for a braai

Chakalaka and grilled chicken: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for a braai

A superb fenugreek- and ginger-marinated barbecue chicken with a versatile South African relish that you’ll want to have in your barbecue repertoire

What’s the difference between a braai and a barbecue? Some might jump straight to the flames for the answer: a braai always has a proper fire with wood to cook food on, whereas a barbecue can be called a barbecue whether it’s open flame or gas grill. The real difference is in the skills of the braai master, who skilfully delivers juicy meat, homemade boerewors (sausages), braaibroodjie (braai bread – think barbecued toasties) and potjie (cast-iron pots buried in embers and cooked for hours). Not forgetting chakalaka, the relish without which any braai is incomplete.

Continue reading… A superb fenugreek- and ginger-marinated barbecue chicken with a versatile South African relish that you’ll want to have in your barbecue repertoireWhat’s the difference between a braai and a barbecue? Some might jump straight to the flames for the answer: a braai always has a proper fire with wood to cook food on, whereas a barbecue can be called a barbecue whether it’s open flame or gas grill. The real difference is in the skills of the braai master, who skilfully delivers juicy meat, homemade boerewors (sausages), braaibroodjie (braai bread – think barbecued toasties) and potjie (cast-iron pots buried in embers and cooked for hours). Not forgetting chakalaka, the relish without which any braai is incomplete. Continue reading… Barbecue, Food, Sauces and gravies, Side dishes, Chicken, South African food and drink, Meat, Vegetables 

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