Classic South African Mixed Plate Recipes

This hearty South African-style mixed plate is a celebration of flavor and variety. Featuring glazed drumsticks, grilled gammon, beef stew, vegetable rice, chakalaka, coleslaw, beetroot, green bean & mushroom medley, garden salad, carrot salad, and cheesy baked potato – it’s the ultimate feast for any occasion.

Ingredients:

Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
4 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Gammon
4 slices cooked gammon
1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey (for glazing)

Beef Stew
500g beef chuck, cubed
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 beef stock cube
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable Rice
1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup sweetcorn
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste

Chakalaka
1 can baked beans in tomato sauce
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 grated carrot
Salt and pepper to taste

Green Bean & Mushroom Medley
1 cup green beans, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small potato, cubed and boiled
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Coleslaw
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Beetroot Salad
1 cup cooked beetroot, sliced
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste

Carrot Salad
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 apple, grated
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar

Garden Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato slices
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad dressing of choice

Cheesy Baked Potato
2 large potatoes, boiled and halved
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

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