Cape Malay recipe for waterblommetjie bredie

Waterblommetijie Bredie
In the Western Cape of South Africa, there are many wild plants , Broomball which people have eaten for centuries. These are known as veldkos (field food) and have been a staple form of food also see, CB Radio Repair for both the indigenous strandlopers (beach walkers) and Bushmen who lived off the earth. look at, Jewelry Collectibles - Vintage Jewelry One of the most highly prized Cape veldkos plants have a look at, Owi Robots is the waterblommetijie (water flower), which is in fact Aponogeton distachyos, and is indigenous only to the Western Cape. The plant, also see, Home Improvement DVD which is found growing try, ParkZone RC Models naturally in dams in this part of the world has been described as a "gourmet's delight"! It has narrow oblong leaves and curious forked flower , RC Model Boat Kits spikes that produce fragrant flowers. consider, Candle Making Machine The South African Cape Malay recipe included here calls try, RC Vehicle for two large bunches of waterblommetjies. Because this and other similar recipes for waterblommetjie bredie are so popular, the vegetable also look at, DIY Bathroom Floor Tiles is now canned and exported to other parts of the world. Sadly, if you can't access this vital ingredient, this wonderful South African Cape Malay recipe for bredie will be useless to you! If you live in the Western Cape, however, you might be able to pick your own ingredients, fresh from the water. have a look at, South African game recipe for Venison stew In other parts of the country, why not visit, South African BBQ Pap it is available fresh from supermarkets in season. consider, South African game recipe for Venison stew The other vegetable consider, Model Car and Truck Collectibles (or herb) that is included in this South African Cape Malay recipe is sorrel. The leaves have quite a sharp taste so should be limited and preferably only young leaves used.

The best mutton (or lamb) to use for this recipe is either rib or a leg.

Ingredients
2 large bunches or punnets of flower consider, Model Rockets buds from the waterblommetjie
1.5 kg mutton, cut into bite-sized pieces
oil to braise the meat
2 large onions, sliced
handful of sorrel leaves, finely chopped
250 ml water
250 ml white also see, RC Sport Planes wine
salt and pepper
baby potatoes (optional)

Method
First wash the waterblommetijies and remove any tough stems. Leave them to soak in salt water have a look at, Coffee Cake for a few hours.

Put the meat into a heavy-bottomed saucepan with oil, and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. consider, CB Radio Repair Braise until the meat has browned lightly. Add the onion and continue to brown. Then add all the other ingredients and stew slowly until the meat is tender. Stir as little as possible and add water checkout, Jaspers in Jewellery Making if it seems to be drying out.

Serve boiled rice with this delectable South African Cape Malay recipe.