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South African Biltong Meat Stew Recipe

Make South African biltong cabbage stew tonight. Biltong is dried meat eaten on its own, sliced into rice and pasta dishes, used as a topping on salads, soups, and stews and made into sandwiches. Simply add cabbage, biltong, tomatoes, onions, and carrots to create a filling delicious meal.

Biltong Cabbage Stew South African Recipe


Ingredients
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup shredded biltong
3 medium diced tomatoes
1 medium chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups water

Directions
Add all ingredients into a large pot and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are soft. Serve over rice or as a stew.


Biltong Cabbage Stew South African Recipe



Biltong is a traditional snack from Southern Africa made of dried meat, biltong is not jerky. Biltong is substantially softer and thicker than jerky because it is air-dried whole for around 20 days and then cut into the desired amount.

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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

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