Description
Golden, smoky South African braaibroodjie jaffles with gooey cheddar, ripe tomato, tangy chutney, and crisp buttered bread, perfect straight from the braai or jaffle iron.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 cups (about 200 g) grated cheddar cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons chutney (preferably Mrs. Ball’s)
- 4 tablespoons (about 60 g) softened butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your braai to medium-hot coals or preheat a stovetop jaffle iron or sandwich press to medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: On a cutting board, spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, spread about 1 teaspoon of chutney on four slices. Season tomato and onion slices lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease the inside of the jaffle iron or grill pan with a little butter to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Place a buttered slice of bread butter-side down in the jaffle iron. Top with a layer of grated cheddar, a few tomato slices, some onion, another sprinkle of cheese, then place the chutney-spread bread on top, butter-side up. Repeat to make four sandwiches.
- Cook to Perfection: Close and lock the jaffle iron or press the sandwich in the grill. Place over medium coals or on medium heat. Cook for about 3 to 6 minutes, flipping or rotating every 1 to 2 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the jaffles from the iron and let them rest for about 30 to 60 seconds so the filling sets slightly and is easier to slice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice each jaffle diagonally and serve hot, with extra chutney on the side if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for sturdiness and less sogginess.
- Grate cheese yourself for faster, more even melting.
- Keep heat at medium so bread crisps without burning before the cheese melts.
- Assemble sandwiches just before cooking to prevent soggy bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jaffle (approx)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: braaibroodjie, jaffle, South African, braai, grilled sandwich, chutney, cheddar, outdoor cooking