Pampoen Bredie (Pumpkin Stew)
Stew or bredie as it is known in South Africa usually consists of mutton or lamb pieces cooked with various fresh vegetables. Bredies are traditional Cape Malay food which is simple and inexpensive to cook, especially when feeding large families.
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
600g mutton or lamb pieces
1kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed
3 stick cinnamons
½ crushed dried red chillies
1-2 green chillies
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
Water as needed
Heat oil in a large saucepan and braise onions until golden brown, 5-10. Add washed and drained meat. Braise until dark brown, 10-15 minutes. Add salt, chillies, stick cinnamon and enough water; simmer until meat is nearly tender, 15 – 20 minutes. Add pumpkin and simmer until pumpkin is soft and mushy about 15 minutes. Add sugar, stirring gently to dissolve. Serves 6
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Posted on 20/10/2015, in Bredies and tagged bredie, cape malay bredie, Cape Malay Cooking & Other Delights, cape malay food, Cape Town, easy cape malay recipes, pampoen, pumpkin, stew, traditonal. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
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