Chakalaka

Full product description

Spicy, tangy and full of colour, chakalaka is a South African relish made with tomatoes, peppers, onions and warming spices. It’s brilliant hot or cold—serve alongside grilled meats, pile onto boerie rolls, spoon over pap or rice, or use as a lively side for braais and weeknight dinners. Comforting, zesty and properly moreish.

Why you’ll love it

• Versatile relish: side, topping or dip

• Medium warmth with gentle chilli and curry notes

• Delicious hot or chilled

• Lifts braai plates, sausages, burgers, stews and veggie dishes

Product details

• Traditionally made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, beans (sometimes), garlic and spices (recipe may vary by batch)

• Vegetarian and typically vegan-friendly—check label

• Allergens: may contain sulphites depending on recipe—please check the label

• Supplied ready to eat; heat gently if serving warm

How to serve

• Braai side: with boerewors, chops or chicken

• Rolls & burgers: spoon into boerie rolls or over smash burgers

• Pap & rice: classic pairing—add a knob of butter and coriander

• Eggs & toast: top shakshuka or a fried-egg breakfast

• Traybake finisher: swirl through roast veg in the last minutes

Storage & handling

• Store cool and dry

• Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3–5 days

• If heating, warm gently—don’t boil to keep the veg texture

FAQs

Is it very hot?
Usually mild–medium; add fresh chilli if you want more kick.

Does it contain beans?
Some versions do—check your label for the current batch.

Eat it cold or hot?
Both—chilled for zing, warm for comfort.

What does it go with?
Pretty much everything off the braai, plus eggs, pap, rice and sandwiches