Denningvleis recipe - Sweet and Sour Braised lamb
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.
Recipe PDF
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.
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