Potjie
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In South Africa a Potjie (poy-kee), directly translated "small pot" from Afrikaans, is a traditional round, cast iron, three-legged (tripod) pot. It is similar in appearance to a cauldron and is usually black. It is used to cook potjiekos over an open fire.
Potjie can also refer to the technique of cooking potjiekos. This tradition originated in the Netherlands and was brought to South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck. It persisted over the years with the Voortrekkers and survives today as a traditional Afrikaner method of cooking.
Potjie is also used as an abbreviation of potjiekos.
Among the South African tribes these pots also became known as phutu pots.
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