Flavour Notes
This is a low-and-slow dish: three hours minimum on the lowest flame. Green beans go in for only the last thirty minutes so they keep a little bite; you want them green, not khaki. A splash of red wine vinegar at the end lifts everything — it's the secret difference between a stew that's 'nice' and one you remember.
Heating Instructions
All meals are fully cooked and delivered refrigerated. Keep refrigerated (consume within 4 days) or freeze immediately for up to 6 weeks. For best results, defrost overnight in the fridge — frozen-direct timings are a fallback, not the target.
Reheat to 75°C / 167°F internal temperature — a knife-tip held 2 seconds against the centre should feel hot, not warm. Always rest 2–5 minutes after reheating so the centre fully evens out. Reheat once only; never re-reheat leftovers.
Prepared in a kitchen that also handles gluten, tree nuts, dairy and soy — see the allergens list for dish-specific information.
Heat gently until piping hot throughout. Times are a guide — check the centre before serving.
- Temperature
- 160°C
- Cover and bake at 160°C for 20 minutes, stirring once at 10 minutes. Rest 3 minutes.
- Cover and bake at 150°C for 45 minutes, stirring at 20 and 35 minutes. Rest 5 minutes.
- Cover and bake at 160°C for 25–30 minutes, stirring once. Rest 5 minutes.
- Cover and bake at 150°C for 55–60 minutes, stirring twice. Rest 5–10 minutes.
- 60% power for 5–6 minutes, stirring halfway. Rest 1 minute.
- 30% power for 8 minutes, then 60% power for 4–5 minutes, stirring between. Rest 2 minutes.
- 60% power for 8–9 minutes, stirring twice. Rest 2 minutes.
- 30% power for 12 minutes, then 60% power for 6–7 minutes, stirring between. Rest 3 minutes.
- Heat Level
- Medium-Low
- Medium-low for 8–10 minutes with a splash of water, stirring often until piping hot.
- Low for 18–20 minutes covered with 2 tbsp water, stirring every 4–5 minutes.
- Medium-low for 12–15 minutes with a splash of water, stirring often.
- Low for 25–30 minutes covered with water, stirring every 5 minutes.
Allergens
May contain traces of
- Gluten
- Tree Nuts
- Dairy
- Soy
Prepared in a kitchen that handles all major allergens — cross-contamination possible.
Common questions
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How long can I keep it before reheating?
Refrigerate in its sealed container for up to 3 days from delivery, or freeze for up to 6 weeks. Once reheated, eat within 24 hours.
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Is your kitchen Halaal certified?
We work to Halaal-friendly standards with separate prep surfaces and no pork or alcohol products. Independent certification is in progress — check the dietary tag on each dish.
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How does delivery work?
We deliver across the Cape Town metro on weekdays. Orders placed before 14:00 are dispatched the next business day. Free delivery on orders over R500.
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Can I customise the spice level or portion size?
Drop a note in the order comments at checkout — we accommodate where we can. For larger events, contact our catering team for bespoke menus.
The Story
Lamb shoulder braised off the bone with green beans, tomato, onion, garlic and bay until the meat is fork-tender and the broth has become the kind of thing you want with bread. A farmhouse-style stew — honest, generous, exactly what it says.
