Ingredients to transform any stew
On a cold winter evening, there’s very few things better than feasting on a delicious, hearty and home-cooked meal after a long day.
Stews are a popular dish in many South African homes and it’s not hard to see why. They’re nutritious, rich in flavour and filling. The key to the perfect sishebo is ensuring that you make it with the right ingredients. Here are some ingredients you need for the perfect stew:
Meat
This goes without saying but meat plays a huge role in making stew what it is. Remember to give the beef or chicken enough time to break down and become tender. The best way to cook your meat is at a medium temperature.
Tip: On days that you might be short on meat, add soya mince to thicken your stew and give it a more meaty taste
Onions
Most delicious meals wouldn’t be the same without the unique flavour that onions bring. We can all agree that they’re a vital foundation in cooking and that’s why it’s one of the most widely used vegetables in cooking. Despite their bad rep for causing teary eyes, onions are healthy, low in calories and high in essential minerals.
Stock cubes
Sometimes spices on their own aren’t enough. That’s why stock cubes are used so frequently. When it comes to making stews, stock cubes provide a rich meaty flavour and colour. One stock cube goes a long way in transforming any stew.
Carrots and potatoes
Did you know that the minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage? Carrots are vegetables that you must include in your diet if you want to practice healthy eating. Carrots don’t only add flavour to your stew, but they add colour as well.
Potatoes, on the other hand, are rich in nutrients and they’re a lovely treat even on their own. They are beneficial for your bone health, blood pressure and your heart.
Stews are flavoursome and enriched with goodness. Serve it with pap or rice and you have the perfect meal. Visit the KNORROX website for more rich, hearty meals such as sugar beans, cabbage stew and ox liver recipes.
