VEGGIE BREDIE BUNNY CHOW TO CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY THE LOCKDOWN WAY

As the long weekend approaches, South Africans are in lockdown no doubt trying to find creative ways to keep themselves entertained. With this in mind, here are some ideas to celebrate family day the lockdown way.

Video Chat platforms like Zoom, Facetime and House Party are all great tools to remain connected with family, loved ones and friends. So, why not use the long weekend to host a couple of themed dinner parties with delicious food, company and upcycled décor.

Add some true South African spirit into your virtual themed party with this delicious Rhodes Quality recipe, the Veggie bunny chow a proudly South African dish with some crafty suggestions of ways to use your leftover tin cans.

Veggie Bredie Bunny Chow

Inspired by Durban’s iconic bunny-chow, this recipe is great for all the lockdown tinned foods in the cupboard. What could be more South African than a bunny chow?

Decor Idea

Create tin can tea lights by cleaning the tin, then piercing holes into patterns and placing a candle inside. A map of Africa, your family initials or motivating catchphrases are sure to add some light and ambience to your virtual dinner.

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Veggie Bredie Bunny Chow

Inspired by Durban’s iconic bunny-chow, this recipe is great for all the lockdown tinned foods in the cupboard.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 Tin Rhodes Quality Mixed Vegetables in Brine 410g - drain the brine
• 1 Tin Rhodes Quality Green Beans Cross Cut in Brine 410g - drain the brine
• 1 Tin Rhodes Quality Tomatoes Chopped & Peeled 410g
• 1 Tin Rhodes Quality Butter Bean in Curry 410g
• 2 Tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
• 2 cm Piece Fresh Ginger root, peeled and grated
• 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ground Tumeric
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander
• 3 Tbsp Fruit Chutney
• Salt & Pepper To taste
• 1 Full loaf halved and quartered

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or pot

2. Fry the onions until soft and golden

3. Add garlic, ginger, spices, chutney and fry it all together for 1 minute making sure to mix it all

4. Add the Rhodes Quality Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans, Chopped Tomato and Butter Beans

5. Cover and Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes

6. Season the mixture to taste

7. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out bread, add the piece of bread