Waterblommetjiebredie/ˌvɑːtərˌblɔmikiˈbrɪədi/ is a stew. The name comes from the Afrikaans language and literally means 'little water flowers stew'. It is made of meat, typically lamb, stewed together with the waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos flowers)[1] which are found in the dams and marshes of the Western Cape of South Africa.[2] The buds of Aponogeton distachyos are usually ready to be picked in the southern midwinter months of July and August, leading to their use in winter stews such as waterblommetjiebredie.
| Type | Stew |
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| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Region or state | Western Cape |
| Main ingredients | Meat (typically lamb), Aponogeton distachyos flowers |
The taste of the stew has been described as much like stewed green beans.[3] Waterblommetjiebredie is a local delicacy in South Africa.[1]
Waterblommerjiebredie was first prepared by the Khoikhoi people indigenous to South Africa.[4] They taught the early settlers of South Africa how to use waterblommetjie as food and medicine.[5]
The typical main ingredients of waterblommetjiebredie:[6][7][8]
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