Potjiekos (pot food)

Method

• Step 1
  Heat olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and shredded cabbage and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add nectar, chicken stock and potatoes, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
• Step 2
  Add whole carrots, eschalots and tomatoes, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with mushrooms, herbs and garlic. Cover with cabbage leaves and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until sauce thickens slightly. Serve with crusty bread.