Each country has its own traditional recipes, and more than likely that the ingredients are relevant to the food available in that country. Fresh ingredients would probably be fruit or vegetables grown in that country and are easily accessible through the seasons. This recipe from South Africa, 'potjiekos', using all local ingredients from South Africa is traditionally an outdoor meal, often prepared in a heavy cast iron pot over the fire. 'Potjie' means 'potjiekos' The name pot and the food is "kos" means. Food in a pot. The end result is similar to the most popular beef or lamb stew. But it seems that the flavor is enhanced by the boat. Somehow seems to have all the flavors and is very different from the conventional way of preparing a dish.The pot is made of cast iron and is heavy. His belly seems designed to prevent moisture from boiling out. It has a swing handle that is displayed on the side of the pot and is designed to withstand the heat of the fireplace with heat to go for two or three hours. The pot belly is often three-legged cast iron, where one can simply stand the pot on the fire, or it may hang the pot on the fire by the handle. Either way you have to use an oven mitt or tea towel to lift the handle or lid, as both are exceptionally hot. The 'Potjie has to be stirred, preferably with a wooden spoon occasionally to prevent the mixture sticking. This should be done with a wooden spoon so as not to break the dumplings.
