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Bunny Chow

Name: Bunny Chow
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 900 g Lamb (on the bone, in pieces); 2 pieces White loaf (loaves); 3 pieces Onions; 4 pieces Tomatoes; 3 tbsp Ginger garlic paste; 4 tbsp Durban curry powder; 15 pieces Curry leaves; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 4 pieces Cardamom pods; 400 g Potatoes; 80 ml Vegetable oil; 200 g Carrot salad (to serve); To taste Salt

Bunny Chow is a classic South African main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb (on the bone, in pieces), White loaf (loaves), Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger garlic paste, Durban curry powder, Curry leaves, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom pods, Potatoes and Carrot salad (to serve), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic South African cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Bobotie.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 90 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Lamb (on the bone, in pieces)900 g
White loaf (loaves)2 pieces
Onions3 pieces
Tomatoes4 pieces
Ginger garlic paste3 tbsp
Durban curry powder4 tbsp
Curry leaves15 pieces
Cinnamon stick1 piece
Cardamom pods4 pieces
Potatoes400 g
Vegetable oil80 ml
Carrot salad (to serve)200 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Fry the onion in oil until deep gold and add the cinnamon, cardamom and curry leaves.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and the curry powder and cook them two minutes.

Step 3

Add the lamb and brown it, turning it through the spices.

Step 4🍲 Simmer

Add the chopped tomatoes, season and stew covered for an hour on a low heat.

Step 5

Add the potato in large pieces and stew twenty-five minutes more.

Step 6

Uncover and reduce the sauce until a spoon leaves a trail in it.

Step 7

Halve the loaves, pull out the crumb, fill them with the curry and set the crumb on top.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Bunny Chow carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown lamb (on the bone, in pieces) in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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