Who is right here? Putch Chutney, Sambals or Pico de Gallo
You know what? We must resolve that each nation has its own unique name or version of dishes that are similar to other countries.
We are not oblivious that one name or version of any food exists or is owned by one nation. Even in our humble country, there are several ways of making similar dishes in different cultures and towns.
A great example of that is what many KZNers call Sev and Nuts, or Sev, many Cape Tonians call Slangetjies. It doesn't mean one is more correct than the other, it's just a matter of representation.
There are even people who belong to the same culture who prepare dishes differently. This could be due to their upbringing or just because they pay homage to their style of cooking. Some call it fusion.
Read more: The big debate: Sev or Slangetjies?
A couple from different backgrounds and countries living in Thailand were adamant that their names for a familiar dish in both regions were correct.
The young woman from South Africa referred to the salsa as 'Putch Chutney' or 'Sambals', while the American man referred to it as Pico de Gallo. These two names refer to the same tomato-based salsa.
The two argued in a playful way as to whose name was correct, but in essence, both were correct; it just had a different name.
Watch the video below - courtesy of TikTok.
@kikipieeeee You guys tell me whose right!!!
♬ original sound - KI_KI PIHY🌻
Check out South African foodie Rohann Chetty's recipe for Putch Chutney - courtesy of Instagram.
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