What is the difference between a potjie and a stew?
What is the difference between a potjie and a stew?
The difference between a “potjie” and a stew is that a “potjie” is never stirred during the cooking process and is always cooked slowly over hot coals in a cast iron pan.
What is a potjie made of?
Traditionally, potjie includes meats, vegetables (often carrots, cauliflower or pumpkin) and starches (potatoes or rice), plus spices associated with African cooking. Although earlier versions starred game meats like venison, they now more commonly feature beef, lamb and chicken.
How do you cook potjie?
Cooking with Your Cast Iron Pot
- Wash out with hot soapy water and steel wool. Leave to dry.
- Coat the inside with any cooking oil and place on heat until oil begins to smoke.
- Allow to cool.
- Wipe with a paper towel.
- Repeat until the paper towel comes out clean.
What do you eat with potjiekos?
Potjie can be served over traditional accompaniments such as flavoured or plain, pap, rice or even noodles. A couple of mixed salads, potato salads or another South African favourite, Three-bean salad. Everyone loves home made bread. Try potbrood, homemade wholewheat bread or vetkoek.
Where did potjiekos come from?
South Africa
Potjiekos
| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Main ingredients | Meat, vegetables like cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes; beer or a dessert wine |
| Cookbook: Potjiekos Media: Potjiekos |
How do you prepare a potjie for the first time?
Using your potjie for the first time…
- Fill the potjie with boiling water and wash it inside with dishwashing liquid.
- Dry the potjie and lid carefully with a clean cloth.
- Grease the potjie and lid with cooking oil.
How many people can eat from a potjie?
We usually say that a potjie size two is suitable for about 6-8 persons, a potjie size three for about double the amount of people (12-16) and a size four is good for about three times as many (18-24). If you are uncertain of which size to buy, rather buy a larger potjie. Then you can cook either for 2 or 20 persons!
Which cultural group eats potjiekos?
‘ The dish consists of a variety of ingredients, typically meat and vegetables, layered in a round cast-iron pot and placed on open coals. This style of cooking dates back to the 1500s and epitomizes South African cuisine, rivaled only by the ever-so-popular braai.
