Bobotie is a South African dish which comes in many different variations and therefore there can be a huge difference in its flavors. You can get this traditional dish with fish, beef, venison or ostrich. One thing all these variations have in common: a spicy fruity taste with only a hint...
A list of 30 of the best South African food to try on your trip. Including a brief history of the multi-cultural cuisine & a list of the best drinks.
They are lumps of bread dough which are deep-fried in hot oil until they turn golden brown. Typically South African, they should be eaten while still warm, filled with either savoury mince or just butter and jam. As a snack or as fast-food it can be served any time of the day. ...
However, any date in the South African calendar can feel like a celebration of the country’s cultures. In the Western Cape, the province of Cape Town, pass through any small town and you’re likely to encounter Cape Dutch architecture. Dating to as early as the seventeenth century, it’s...
Mixed with over a dozen African languages for two centuries, spiced by imports from European colonies, South African English has its own rich, varied and weird flavour.
Best inguacamole,sandwichesandsalads– Edranol avos have a very strong nutty flavour and will be the star of your dish. Pinkerton Pinkerton avos are pear-shaped with an elongated neck, slightly pebbly and green skin. They have a small seed, so depending on their size, they will always yield...
Iconic to South African Ramadan, Haleem is a dish that always makes an appearance in this Month. Its a hearty, thick stew packed with meat (either lamb or chicken) and a variety of wheats – Oats, barley, lentils. Haleem is a staple for Iftaar, and is perfect to break the day long...
A few years ago I read about a South African woman who was attacked by a male ostrich. She engaged it in a fight to the death with her bare hands and managed to strangle it. An ostrich has a kick stronger than a mule and their toe-nails are sharper than a serpent’s tooth. She ...
You will need –red onion, butternut, lemon, sunflower seeds, tahini, parsley, garlic, beef mince, onion, skewers, baby spinach, dates, mint, and a few basic pantry items. For the measurements of each ingredient, as well as the eight steps, head here. Our third and final salad – a...