Have you ever wondered what the perfect accompaniment to the truly South African pastime, braaiing, is - besides Toasties, that is? It is my mom's amazing 3 bean salad. I tell you not a word of a lie! While my mom was alive, she perfected this recipe and passed it on to me...Best of all, it is really easy to make!
This past Saturday, I invited my colleagues and their partners around for a 'farewell' get together. Our team of eight will be splitting up over the next couple of months and this was the last time we could all get together before people start moving on. They LOVED it!!!
This blog is about food so I won't bore you with the sentiments of my 9 to 5... (truthfully, my 6am to 4:30pm). Things... they are a changing! So, here is the recipe.
Ingredients:
1x large red pepper - finely chopped
2x jalapino chillies - finely chopped (My addition to mom's recipe)
1x onion, medium - also finely chopped
1x can Baked Beans
1x can Butter Beans - drained
1x can Green Beans - drained (I prefer the French cut but you can't always find these)
50ml Sunflower Oil
125ml Brown Vinegar
125ml Brown Sugar (the thick, sticky one)
100ml Water
Method:
1. Combine the onion, chilli, red pepper and beans into a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a pot, add the brown sugar, vinegar, oil & water.
3. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat as soon as the liquid comes to the boil.
4. Allow to cool and add to the bean mixture. Mix well and chill, covered.
This is best made a few hours before so that the liquid can be absorbed into the beans, onions and pepper.
P.S. Chef Sam: Now you have it!
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