What’s in the pot?
BEEF, MUSHROOM AND SORGHUM POT
Meat on the bone provides the most robust flavour to any pot. You can buy prepared and packaged potjiekos meat or stewing meat from your local supermarket.
SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 2½ TO 3 HOURS
250ml (1c) sorghum
1kg stewing beef (on the bone)
salt and freshly ground pepper
125ml (½c) flour
30ml (2T) oil
3 leeks, well rinsed and sliced into rings
250g mushrooms, quartered
250ml (1c) red wine
750ml (3c) beef stock
150g baby carrots
TO SERVE
handful fresh basil
extra roasted leeks (optional)
Make a fire with enough coals for potjiekos. If you need a three-legged stand for your potjie, place it over the coals. Make a side fire for extra coals if needed. Keep your pot handy.
Cook the sorghum on the stove in a
