This flavorful stew is a celebration of bold South African tastes. Chicken feet are simmered until tender in a rich and spicy base of mild chakalaka, creating a deeply savory and gelatinous broth. The addition of shredded cabbage, meaty button mushrooms, and sweet green peas makes this a nutritious and satisfying one-pot meal. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's a perfect introduction to cooking with traditional ingredients. This comforting dish is best served hot over a staple like pap or rice, making for a truly authentic and heart-warming dining experience.
Serves 4
EASY
Prepping time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 45ml (3 tbsp) sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic gloves, finely chopped
- 12 Grain Field Chickens Chicken Feet
- 250g (1 punnet) button mushrooms
- 250g frozen peas
- 2 x 410g chakalaka mild
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 250g green cabbage, shredded
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, garlic and chicken feet.
2. Add the mushrooms and peas and mix to combine well with the chicken feet.
3. Next add the rest of the ingredients and cook covered for 40 – 50 minutes or until the feet are cooked through. Serve with Magnifisan Super Maize Meal.
Calories
Approximately 300-400 calories per serving (without pap or rice).
