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Waterblommetjie Bredie from the Western Cape
Waterblommetjie Bredie: A stew made with waterblommetjies (water lilies), lamb or beef, and a medley of vegetables and spices. It’s a specialty from the Western Cape region. Waterblommetjie bredie is a traditional South African stew made with waterblommetjies, which are small edible flowers from the Cape water lily. Here’s a recipe for waterblommetjie bredie: Ingredients for Waterblommetjie Bredie : 1 kg waterblommetjies500 g lamb or mutton, cut into cubes2 onions, finely chopped2 cloves of garlic, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons flour2 cups beef or vegetable stock2 potatoes, peeled and diced2 carrots, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon lemon juiceSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Method: Clean the waterblommetjies by…