SCAN · COOK · POUR
A South African braai, in a pack.
Our Chakalaka Spice Blend is the seasoning behind South Africa’s favourite relish – made to be cooked with, and poured alongside the wine that shares its name.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSPIRATION
First, what is chakalaka?
In South Africa, chakalaka (chah-kah-LAH-kah) is a spicy vegetable relish – onions, peppers, carrots, tomato and beans, cooked down with curry and chili. The story goes that is started in the gold-mining towns around Johannesburg, made from whatever was in the pot.
Today it’s on every braai table – the South African barbecue – next to grilled meat and pap, a soft maize porridge not far from Southern grits.
This pack is the shortcut.
Everything that makes chakalaka taste like chakalaka, already blended. Use it to make the real thing, or take it anywhere a rub or seasoning goes.
WHAT’S IN THE PACK
Ten spices. Some came a long way.
Yellow Curry
Smoked paprika
Cumin
Coriander
Korean chili
Ginger
Garlic
Korintje cinnamon
Cardamon
Sea salt
Cardamom and cinnamon were the cargo the old spice route ships sailed around the Cape for, more than five centuries ago. The route gave our wines their name. Now it’s in your kitchen.
1-2 tbsp
per pan
Medium
heat
Salted
taste first
COOK WITH IT
Four dishes for one bottle
35 MIN · SERVES 6 · VEGAN
Classic chakalaka
The real thing. Serve warm or cold, next to anything off the grill.
20 MIN + 1 HR MARINADE · SERVES 4
Braai-style chicken thighs
The South African cookout in one tray. Grill it, or roast at 425°F.
25 MIN · SERVES 4
Chakalaka shrimp & grits
Florida shrimp, South African spice, and grits standing in for pap.
40 MIN · SERVES 4· VEGETARIAN
Roast sweet potatoes, spiced yogurt
A side that steals the table. Works for a Weeknight or a crowd.
THE BOTTLE BESIDE IT
The wine took its name from the dish.
Spice Route Chakalaka
Bold enough for smoke and chili, which is the whole point – cook with the blend , pour the red.
Red blend · Paarl, South Africa · [ABV]
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