South Africa Recipes
Frikkadels
Posted on September 11th, 2008 by Head ChefFiled in: Main Course, Meat Dishes, South Africa
Braised meat patties flavoured with nutmeg and coriander. Frikkadels may be made from lamb, beef or pork or any combination of these to suit your taste.
Bobotie (Baked Ground Lamb Curry Casserole)
Posted on September 11th, 2008 by Head ChefFiled in: Main Course, Meat Dishes, South Africa
Bobotie is a South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. The recipe probably originates from the Dutch East India Company colonies in Batavia, with the name derived from the Indonesian Bobotok. It is also …
Tomato Bredie (Lamb and Tomato Stew)
Posted on September 11th, 2008 by Head ChefFiled in: Main Course, Meat Dishes, South Africa
This traditional South Africa Lamb and Tomato Stew, known as “Tomatie Bredie” serves 6 people. Delicious served piping hot with rice. (Bredie means vegetable stew).
Bread & Butter Pudding
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by Short order cookFiled in: Sweets, Desserts, South Africa
Bread and Butter Pudding is a traditional South African dessert. Served hot with with golden syrup, jam or honey and a good dollop of fresh cream! Enjoy.
Biltong
Posted on October 13th, 2007 by Short order cookFiled in: Snacks, Miscellaneous, South Africa
South Africa’s all time favourite snack - Biltong is a dried meat snack that originates from South Africa. Different meats can be used to make Biltong (beef is the popular standard). Biltong is made from beef, ostrich, game (springbok, kudu) …
Soetkoekies
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by Short order cookFiled in: Sweets, Desserts, South Africa
Soetkoekies are traditional South African biscuits of Dutch origin, made with flour and wine. (”soet” means “sweet” and “koekies” are “cookies”). Preparation time is about 20 minutes, cooking time is 10 minutes.
Chakalaka
Posted on September 15th, 2007 by Short order cookFiled in: Vegetable Dishes, Accompaniments, Salads, South Africa
Chakalaka is very “South African”. Chakalaka is served as a sauce or as a relish and often as a cold salad with other greens. Chakalaka is not only served in shebeens but also in 5 star game lodges and fine …
Melktert (Milk Tart)
Posted on June 25th, 2007 by Sous-chefFiled in: Desserts, South Africa
Melktert is traditional Milk Tart. It is a traditional South African tart that is very easy to prepare and very popular. Best home made as per recipe but you can buy Melktert in supermarkets. Preparation takes about 30 minutes, cooking …
Koeksisters
Posted on June 18th, 2007 by Head ChefFiled in: Sweets, Desserts, South Africa
Koeksisters (or Koeksusters) are a traditional South African dessert. They are a syrup-coated doughnut that is twisted into a braided shape (like a plait), prepared by deep-frying the dough in oil and then dipping the fried dough into cold sugar …
Tomato Bredie
Posted on June 8th, 2007 by Sous-chefFiled in: Main Course, Meat Dishes, South Africa
A thick, richly flavoured lamb and tomato stew, of Malay origin, but popular throughout South Africa. Ideal served on a bed of rice, to warm away the winter chills.
