What To Serve With Potjiekos – 15 Best Side Dishes

Potjiekos is a traditional South African stew that is usually cooked over an open fire or coals.

It’s hearty, flavorful, and the perfect meal for cooler nights.

But if you’re wondering what to serve with potjiekos, then look no further!

I’m sharing 15 of my favorite side dishes to accompany the dish that is sure to make your potjiekos dinner even more enjoyable.

From roasted vegetables to creamy potatoes, this list has something for everyone.

So get ready to try some delicious new sides for your next potjiekos night!

What To Serve With Potjiekos – 15 Best Side Dishes

Potjiekos is a South African stew that can be enjoyed with a variety of side dishes.

If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to your potjiekos, here are 15 of the best side dishes to serve:

1. Mouthwatering Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

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This classic side dish will please even the pickiest eaters!

The smoky, salty bacon compliments the sweetness of sweet corn. Wrap each ear in several strips of bacon and place directly onto your grill or bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes until crispy.

2. Roasted butternut squash

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This delicious side is easy to prepare and adds some seasonal flavor to any potjiekos dinner plate.

Cut small cubes of butternut squash, season with salt and pepper (and any other herbs/spices you prefer), and roast in a 195-degree C oven until tender.

3. Creamy mashed potatoes

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Perfectly whipped cream mashed potatoes make a simple yet delicious accompaniment to potjiekos.

Boil potatoes over low heat for 20 minutes or until fork tender; drain off the water then mash with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt & black pepper – stir vigorously with a spoon until creamy before serving!

4. Sweet potato fries

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Perfectly crispy and satisfying, sweet potato fries are a great addition to any savory meal. They’re easy to make and very versatile, as you can season them with whatever herbs or spices you like.

5. Jamaican Corn Meal Porridge

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Made from corn flour simmered in milk (and sometimes combined with other ingredients such as coconut milk or grated cheese for added flavor), Jamaican cornmeal porridge is a hearty side dish that pairs well with savory potjiekos (or almost anything else).

6. Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette dressing

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A simple chopped salad of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion adds texture and crunch to any meal. Add a homemade vinaigrette made of olive oil, vinegar, or lemon juice for an even more flavorful side dish.

7. Grilled asparagus

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Asparagus is a premier side dish option, thanks to its flavor and its versatility. Grilling it enhances those flavors – the grilled version has smoky, nutty undertones that can elevate any meal.

Doing this outdoors in the summertime means easy clean up, healthy air frying or oven roasting works too!

8. Garlic bread

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Fried or sautéed garlic slices are combined with butter and either spread over ciabatta bread or placed into the dough before baking for a flavorful accompaniment for your meal.

The intense flavor of roasted garlic melts into the cavities of the crunchy crust making it irresistible.

9. Coleslaw

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It’s a must-have side dish with any potjiekos feast!

Shredded carrots add sweetness to crunchy green cabbage thus creating savory bites perfected with vinegary dressing and raisins that give an added texture sensation to each bite. Each serving packs plenty of Vitamin A for enhanced eye health too!

10. Onion tomato peanut chutney

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Made with onion, tomato, peanut, and a range of Indian spices, this chutney is delicious with any meal. Best served cold when chilling in the potjie it brings out the flavors amazingly well.

11. Steamed rice

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An accompaniment that goes with any meal rice can be prepared in many different ways and can absorb all kinds of flavors.

Adding vegetables or herbs to the water when you steam for extra flavor or adding sauces are two popular methods to make steamed rice special – especially when eating from a potjiekos!

12. Roasted root vegetables

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Carrots, sweet potatoes, and other root vegetables can be roasted up quickly on an open fire as side dishes to accompany potjies – they’ll add flavor (and sweetness) to any dish!

13. Grilled Mushroom Skewers

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These mushroom skewers are a tasty and easy side dish option. Any type of mushroom can be used, so get creative with it! Serve the skewers as-is, or top them off with your favorite sauce such as pesto, marinara, or balsamic glaze.

14. Sautéed spinach with garlic

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Spinach is packed full of nutrients – vitamins A & K plus iron – yet low in calories making it an ideal and budget-friendly vegetable for many dishes. Simply sautée spinach leaves with garlic for a nutrient-rich delicious side that can take any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

15. Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Garlic Bread

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Who doesn’t love garlic bread? Take yours up a notch by layering fresh basil pesto into every crevice between chunks of sliced artisan baguette and topping everything off in a blanket of cheese before baking until melty perfection is reached.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, potjiekos is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of sides. From mouth-watering bacon-wrapped corn on the cob to steamed rice, there are plenty of delicious sides to choose from.

The best sides to serve with potjiekos are bacon-wrapped corn on the cob, roasted butternut squash, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, Jamaican corn meal porridge, simple green salad with vinaigrette dressing, grilled asparagus, garlic bread, coleslaw, onion tomato peanut chutney, steamed rice, and roasted root vegetables.

These sides are all easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for accompanying a potjiekos meal. With these 15 sides, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.