South Africa's national dish and its best-kept secret - A spicy, curried mince dish cooked with sultanas and covered with a savoury egg custard topping, as served by Oprah for Thanksgiving.
Try these South African delight with our irresistible koeksisters! Crispy, golden braids of dough soaked in a spiced syrup, these mouthwatering pastries offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
This classic dish from South Africa, Bobotie (pronounced ba-bo-tea), is made with ground beef seasoned to perfection, and a creamy, decadent topping. It is rich, savory, spicy, aromatic, and zingy. A comforting meal, full of the flavors of Africa!
Waterblommetjie Bredie - Recipe
Bobotie is so traditionally South Africa and this easy bobotie recipe has just what our long lost friends around the world need to feel at home. Bobotie recipe
This classic dish from South Africa, Bobotie (pronounced ba-bo-tea), is made with ground beef seasoned to perfection, and a creamy, decadent topping. It is rich, savory, spicy, aromatic, and zingy. A comforting meal, full of the flavors of Africa!
In South Africa we love to braai. But the side dishes are just as important as the meat. So why not try your hand at the ultimate braai pie.
Chakalaka from Lesotho and South Africa is a savory relish or side dish filled with vegetables and beans. Take your taste buds on an adventure with this delicious dish!
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The bredie (an Afrikaans word meaning ‘stew’) is a slow-cooked mutton and tomato stew. The amount and number of spices added has an infinite variety of permeations. This is my version.
I love rusks, but after you have made them a few times and realise how much sugar and fat go into them, you feel more and more guilty about eating them. I have experimented with many so called ‘healthy’ recipes and in my experience if you drop the fat content too much the rusks end up super hard. But I have successfully reduced the sugar in this recipe by 80% and added lots of fibre rich ingredients making it tummy friendly. And there is no compromise in flavour! The whole family will love them. Low sugar high fiber rusks 2 cups cake flour 2 cups nutty wheat or brown flour 2 cups bran flakes 2 cups desiccated coconut 1 cup oats ½ cup of toasted seeds (breakfast mix; omega mix; ultimate mix) 15 ml bicarbonate of soda 15 ml baking powder 15 ml cream of tarter 150g brown sugar 2tsp cinnamon 10ml vanilla essence 100g honey Non nutritive sweetner (the equivalent of 20 spoons of sugar) 5ml salt 400g butter, just melted 2 large eggs, beaten 800ml buttermilk Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Sift together all the flowers and add the remaining dry ingredients. Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted butter, honey, buttermilk and eggs. Mix to form a thick dough. Spread into a greased baking tin and bake until risen and golden brown, about 45 mins to an hour. Allow to cool completely before cutting into long thin pieces. You can speed up the cooling process by putting it into the fridge or freezer. Arrange spaced out on a baking tray or wire rack and dry out in the oven at 80˚C, for a couple of hours until crisp and dry. PS - if you want this recipe in a nice printable word format, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will gladly mail it to you.
Meet Vetkoek, South Africa's beloved deep-fried dough. There's an undeniable magic in vetkoek that stirs excitement in the hearts of every South African, regardless of race, colour or creed. Much like rugby. Whether at a lively flea market, a school sports day, a church bazaar or your local street vendor, these fluffy golden treats are a taste of South African tradition that'll have anyone grinning from ear to ear.
When I first became interested in South African cuisine, I turned to the internet to learn more - particularly Pinterest. The visual guides and step-by-step photos made iconic dishes like bobotie, bunny chow, and melktert seem achievable. As I tried recipe after recipe, I gained confidence experimenting with the bold spices and unique ingredients.
Sit dié bredie voor op rys, krummelpap of stampmielies.
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In this recipe, we'll take a culinary journey to explore the flavors of Chakalaka and guide you through a simple and authentic recipe
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In South Africa, writers Errieda du Toit and Daleen van der Merwe offer history and instruction on the region’s famed buttermilk rusk.
South Africa's national dish and its best-kept secret - A spicy, curried mince dish cooked with sultanas and covered with a savoury egg custard topping, as served by Oprah for Thanksgiving.
There are loads of amazing restaurants, cafes and food markets in Cape Town. This handy list will help you decide where to eat to suit your budget and taste
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First-timers visiting Stellenbosch will usually come to the same conclusion. Stellenbosch is the most wonderful place in the world for foodies. Go to any one of the Stellenbosch restaurants and expect wine pairings with every delectable menu item. From avo on toast all the way up to a steaming bowl of pasta, you'll always have an excellent glass of wine to wash down your meal. Planning a trip to Stellenbosch can feel overwhelming, even for the hungriest and thirstiest of travellers. With so much to sip and nibble on, how does one choose? Today, I'd like to share the wisdom
Being from the US South, I love cornbread! We already enjoy a Costa Rican version, so when we studied South Africa recently, I thought it would be fun to try their version, too! Popular in many parts of southern Africa, it is known as mealie bread. I love that it incorporates fresh corn into the…
While the Cape Winelands are famous for its vineyards, Babylonstoren is a stunning South African farm that does it all-- wine, food and accommodation.
This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to SOUTH AFRICA. Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the SOUTH AFRICA travelog!
South Africa has so much to offer: phenomenal and affordable food and wine, stunning nature and beaches, breathtaking encounters with wildlife, and diverse culture. This South Africa 10 day itinerary is ideal for a girls' trip (I just finished my trip with one of my best friends), romantic getaway, or even a solo trip!
Craving for some Traditional South African Food? You need to try out these easy South African dinner recipes that are full of flavor, spice and make the perfect comfort foods after a long day of work. These easy South African dishes will make you fall in love with curry and spices.
Here’s your Insider Guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Franschhoek, South Africa! Dine out like a local with our secret tips!
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Mieliebrood Bestandele 500g Bruismeel 5ml Sout 1 Blik Geroomde Skuikermielies 2 Eiers 60ml Melk 25ml Olie Metode Sif bruismeel en sout saam Klits eiers, melk en olie saam. Voeg die vloeistof en mi…
Franschhoek is one of South Africa's premiere wine regions, but often gets looked over in favor of Stellenbosch. Here are awesome things to do in Franschhoek, whether you love to eat French food, drink wine, or see beautiful South African nature!
As I have said in previous posts, bredies are an inescapable part of traditional South African cuisine and are, to many, the quintessential definition of South African huiskos (home cooking). And w…
Kids will love these FREE printable South Africa Coloring Pages to read, color, and learn about this fascinating African country with lots of wildlife!
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Here’s your Insider Guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Stellenbosch, South Africa! Dine out like a local with our secret tips!
