Vibrant South African Bunny Chow with Spicy Beans
A Flavorful Street Food Experience from South Africa
Bunny Chow is a famous South African street food dish that consists of a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with spicy beans. It’s an explosion of flavors and spices perfect for any occasion.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beans
For the Bread Loaf
For the Spice Mix
For the Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Beans
Drain and Rinse Beans
Drain the soaked beans and rinse under cold water.
Do not skip the step of soaking beans overnight for the best texture.
Combine with Curry Powder
In a large bowl, combine beans with curry powder.
Marinate
Let them marinate for 30 minutes.
Add a squeeze of lemon to the beans while marinating for extra zest.
Preparing the Spice Mix
Toast Seeds
Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry skillet until aromatic.
Crush Seeds
Crush the toasted seeds in a mortar and pestle.
Mix with Turmeric
Mix the ground seeds with turmeric powder.
Cooking Process
Cook Beans
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until soft. Add tomatoes and spice mix. Stir in the marinated beans. Cover and simmer until beans are tender.
Prepare Bread
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Hollow out the bread loaves, leaving a thick shell. Brush insides with melted butter and bake until slightly crispy.
Assemble Bunny Chow
Fill the hollowed bread loaves with the spicy beans mixture and garnish with cilantro and mint.
Plating & Serving
Vibrant South African Bunny Chow with Spicy Beans
Vibrant South African Bunny Chow with Spicy Beans
Plating & Serving
Serve Bunny Chow by placing each filled loaf on a large platter. Garnish with extra cilantro and mint for visual appeal and added freshness.