South African Lamb Potjiekos
A South African lamb stew with onion, carrots, potatoes, and a creamy milk-and-spice mixture. Serves 4; hands-on preparation is estimated at 10 minutes and the stated cooking time is 2 hours.
Potjiekos is cooked slowly in a covered pot. In this lamb version, carrots and potatoes go in partway through cooking, followed by milk, sugar, curry, and turmeric. Hands-on preparation time and servings are estimates.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Eggs
Red wine
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Milk and milk products
Red wine
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Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Red wine
Ingredients without verified allergen data 10
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Stewing lamb, Vegetable oil, Onion, Beef stock, Carrot, Potato, Sugar, Curry powder, Turmeric, Milk.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Heat the oil in a potjie or a cast-iron pot. Brown the lamb and set it aside. Cook the chopped onion in the same pot until softened.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is browned and the onion has softened.
- 02
Return the lamb to the pot. Add the red wine and beef stock. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The liquid is gently simmering and the lamb has cooked for 60 minutes.
60 min - 03
Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and continue to simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The carrots and potatoes are tender when pierced.
30 min - 04
Mix the milk with the sugar, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir the mixture into the stew and simmer gently for another 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is evenly mixed and the stew has simmered gently for 30 minutes.
30 min
Ingredients
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