chakalaka

/ ˌʃakaˈlaka /

noun

1. a relish made from tomatoes, onions, and spices

Word History and Origins

Origin of chakalaka¹

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Think about the meals you want to eat once you do get there: chakalaka and pap from South Africa, maybe, callaloo from Trinidad and Tobago, paella from Spain.

From Washington Times

Chakalaka, a relish made with fried peppers, grated carrots and baked beans, is a South African favorite, she said.

From New York Times

Pret prides itself on the freshness of its food and its ability to spot the latest trends, such as avocado, quinoa and chakalaka beans.

From The Guardian

Finally, I gave in to the popular 110-rand lunch buffet at Sakhumzi, a good introduction to African dishes like chicken feet and the vegetable jumble known as chakalaka, especially tasty if your last meal was a South African Airways onboard breakfast seven hours earlier.

From New York Times