Name: Denningvleis recipe - Sweet and Sour Braised lamb
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 750 grams onions, finely chopped (approximately 3 onions); 45 ml olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 5 cloves; 5 all spice berries; 1 kg lamb meat (lamb chops, lamb knuckles or stewing lamb); 15 ml minced garlic; 5 ml salt; 5 ml chili flakes (optional); 60 ml balsamic vinegar or tamarind pulp; 30 ml granulated sugar; black pepper, to taste

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Cape Malay Denningvleis with rice and mashed potato

Denningvleis recipe - Sweet and Sour Braised lamb

Razena Schroeder

Denningvleis, a traditional Cape Malay braised lamb dish, is a symphony of textures and flavors that is a celebration of sweet, sour and savory flavors and epitomizes the richness of South African cuisine.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 50

Course Main Courses

Cuisine Cape Malay

Servings

Calories 364 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

750 grams onions, finely chopped approximately 3 onions
45 ml olive oil
3 bay leaves
5 cloves
5 all spice berries
1 kg lamb meat lamb chops, lamb knuckles or stewing lamb
15 ml minced garlic
5 ml salt
5 ml chili flakes optional
60 ml balsamic vinegar or tamarind pulp
30 ml granulated sugar
black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat and add the chopped onions, bay leaves, cloves and all spice berries.
Sauté until the onions are caramelised and golden about 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it catching.
Add the minced garlic and the meat and stir to combine.
Cook the meat covered, on low for 15 minutes stirring occasionally, then add the salt and chili flakes (if using).
Add the balsamic vinegar or tamarind pulp and sugar and cook covered for a further 30-45 minutes or until the meat is fall off the bone tender. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't catch on the bottom of the pot.
Check the seasoning and add more salt, sugar or vinegar per your personal taste.
Serve hot with yellow rice and creamy mashed potato,

Notes

For the authentic denningvleis sweet and sour taste you may need to add more vinegar / tamarind and sugar than specified. The recipe has the bare minimum indicated.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer: Nutritional information for the recipe is an approximation and varies according to the ingredients and products used.

Keyword gluten free, high protein, slow cooking

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