Cape Malay recipe for waterblommetjie bredie

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

Ingredients
2 large bunches or punnets of flower checkout, DIY Concrete Design 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 checkout, Vintage Newspapers wine
salt and pepper
baby potatoes (optional)

Method
First wash the waterblommetijies and remove any tough stems. Leave them to soak in salt water , 1:6 Scale RC Tank for a few hours.

Put the meat into a heavy-bottomed saucepan with oil, and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. have a look at, RC Tank Combating 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 why not visit, Blue Pottery if it seems to be drying out.

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