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Dairy-Free Waterblommetjie Bredie recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Waterblommetjie Bredie

A traditional South African stew featuring waterblommetjies (Cape water lilies), lamb, and vegetables, made dairy-free with vegetable broth and coconut oil.

145m6 servings
DAIRY-free
480 cal|38g protein|30g carbs|22g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Lamb Shoulder
  • about 910 g Waterblommetjies
  • 2 large Onion
  • 4 medium Potatoes
  • 2 Carrots
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place the about 910 g Waterblommetjies in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, changing the water several times to clean them. After soaking, drain them well.
  2. 2Cut the about 910 g Lamb Shoulder into uniform 2.54 cm cubes. Peel and chop the 2 large Onions. Peel the 4 medium Potatoes and cut them into 2.54 cm cubes. Peel the 2 Carrots and slice them into 1.27 cm thick rounds.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp Coconut Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, about 205°C (200°C). Add the about 910 g Lamb Shoulder cubes and brown them on all sides until they have a nice crust. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Add the chopped 2 large Onions to the pot with the lamb. Sauté them with the lamb for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and become translucent.
  5. 5Stir in the cubed 4 medium Potatoes, the sliced 2 Carrots, and the drained about 910 g Waterblommetjies. Mix everything together with the lamb and onions.
  6. 6Pour in the 4 cups Vegetable Broth. Add the 1 tsp Dried Thyme, the 2 Bay Leaves, 1 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Black Pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  7. 7Bring the stew to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 95°C. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours. Check occasionally to ensure it is not boiling rapidly. The stew is ready when the lamb is very tender, easily falling apart when poked with a fork, and the potatoes and carrots are fully cooked and soft.
  8. 8Remove the 2 Bay Leaves before serving. Serve the Dairy-Free Waterblommetjie Bredie hot. It is delicious served with plain rice or crusty bread.

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