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Food
- Braai (6)
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- South African Recipes (33)
Winning Potjie recipe
Chakalaka Wimbledon hosted a potjie competition on 20 March. Spyker was the winner, receiving a Klipdrift hamper! Here is his winning recipe which will feed 6-8 people and cost approximately £45.
- 1 onion- ¾ cup olive oil- 1kg Oxtail- 1kg lamp neck- 1kg small potatoes- 500g small carrots- 500g butternut- 4 baby marrows- 1 packet/tin mielies- 1 packet green beans- 1 packet fresh mushrooms- 250ml red wine- ...
Tu Chicas (Wimbledon, London)
From the moment we entered, the atmosphere at Tu Chicas was homely. Soft Mexican background music and lovely interior Mexican décor, as well as five big paintings and SA flags, created a cosy feel.
A wide variety of cocktails were available, garnished with fresh fruit and we were surprised to see the selection of SA beverages including Windhoek Lager, Castle, Hunters Dry, Savanna and even Springbokkies!
F ...
Eating around the world.
March is when the world goes green for the first two weeks and liquid diets of the black gold become the done thing. Moving away from all things Irish, we take your tastebuds around the world on a tantalising magic carpet ride across continents, from exotic Asia to spicy central America, chic Europe to awesome Africa. And all of this at your convenience in London!
Tu ChicasA Mexican Cantina restaurant with ...
Special lamb shank
Ingredients
Oilve oilLamb shanks, trimmedFlourCelery, roughly choppedCarrots, roughly choppedOnions, choppedGarlic cloves, unpeeledBay leafSprig of thymeSprig of rosemaryWhole black peppercornsChicken stockSea salt
Method
Pre-heat oven to 150 degrees C (gas mark 2).
Heat the olive oil in a heavy, metal roasting pan on the cooker over medium high heat.
Toss shanks with flour to coat well, then shake o ...
Jabula Restaurant (Chester, UK)
Living outside Manchester, we went to discover the only South African restaurant in the north west, a little diamond in the rough on the outskirts of Chester, overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal.
Decorated in warm earthy tones with African wooden masks, we were welcomed by friendly staff wearing colourful African-inspired tunics. As we sipped our Castle and Savanna, the African music playing in the bac ...
Kafe Karahi (Wimbledon, London)
Three years ago I discovered a little gem. Like many, I must’ve passed it a million times oblivious to what treasure lay within. The place is Kafe Karahi, and the substance of my addiction, bunny chows!
Being a Durbanite, a bunny chow is quite literally the Holy Grail of any curry spot in SA. Soft, fluffy hollowed out bread loaves filled with deliciously mouth watering full flavoured curry. Each time you ...
Horse & Groom with Chakalaka launch
‘Thank you for coming all the way from South Africa to South Wimbledon’ was the closing line by the comedian compère of the launch evening for Horse & Groom’s collaboration with Chakalaka South African restaurants. Friday 29 January was the opening night when candlelit tables turned the Horse & Groom pub into a gastro-pub serving food by Chakalaka. Later in the evening, laughter filled the place as ...
Chakalaka (Chiswick, London)
It’s always a treat to have South African food when far from home, and Chakalaka is surely the best place in London to find the favourites – and be spoilt for choice! The regular menu has boerewors, bobotie and oxtail potjie, the most delicious chargrilled beef, kudu or ostrich steaks as well as kingkip, tiger prawns and mussels and vegetarian delights such as half-baked butternut stuffed with feta and spin ...
Cape Brandy pudding
Perfect for a change from the traditional Christmas pud, this one has a South African twist and can be served with cream or custard! Serves 6.
Ingredients 250g dates, roughly chopped250 ml water5ml bicarbonate of soda100g butter, softened200ml caster sugar1 egg250ml plain flour5ml baking powder100g pecan nuts, chopped For the syrup:250ml sugar120ml water120ml brandy5ml vanilla essence30ml butter1/2 tsp gro ...
Horse and Groom (Wimbledon, London)
In the middle of Haydons Road, Wimbledon, lies a beautiful pub called the Horse and Groom. It is owned and run by Miguel and Heidi Coelho from Pretoria. The couple have managed to bring a touch of South Africa to the place, although the feel and look of the pub is still very British. It has also recently been revamped! Luckily for us, they stock all your favourite South African brands including Klipdrift, C ...
House Bar (Wimbledon, London)
When you wake up late on a Sunday morning in summer, what is the first thing on your mind? (apart from where is the Nurofen?) …well, a good South African braai of course! Pop along to the Sunday afternoon braai at House Bar in Wimbledon. Starting from midday, you can actually smell the braai as you walk down the Broadway. Aaah, the nostalgic smell of home! The South African chef has a CV that will make your ...
Beer bird (chicken)
Beerbird™
Barbeque Beer Bird (The Triple B)
1 whole chicken
1 can beer
1/4 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Preparation
Ensure you have an adequate stock of your favourite beer
Open a can and quench your thirst
Remove neck, giblets and excess fat from the chicken and discard
Rinse ...
Pangalactic gagelblaster
Ingredients- Grenadine- Vodka- Peach Schnapps- Orange juice- Blue Curacao- Tequila Reposada- Fresh lime juiceThis is a super South African addition to the menu, inspired by one of South Africa’s trendiest hang outs. A true summer favoutire, this colourful masterpiece is a great addition to any cocktail menu.
Tomato bredie
Ingredients
- 25 ml butter- 2 big onions- 1 garlic- 3 ripe tomatoes- 1.5 kgs beef chunks- Pinch of salt and pepper- 175ml white wine- 500g potato chunks- 5ml white sugar
Method- Put the oil into a casserole dish and heat up, add the lamb, onions, garlic and the white wine.- Cook for 5 minutes at a medium heat then add the rest of the ingredients.- Let it simmer for 90 m ...
Inamo oriental fusion (Soho, London)
Imagine this. You are going out for dinner in the very cosmopolitan corner of London, Soho off course... only, are you ready to experience a technological advanced restaurant?Inamo is a unique oriental fusion restaurant where you control your own dining experience. Their mission is to provide delicious cuisine with a timely service in a vibrant atmosphere.This restaurant is unique when it comes to offering ...
Pimms summer cocktails
The Pimm’s tradition is almost as entrenched in British culture as the cup of tea. All it takes is a bit of good weather and pubs and bars miraculously start offering gallons of the stuff - often at stupendous prices!For a fraction of the price, you can make it yourself the traditional way or drink it in style as a crème’ cocktail! It is also the perfect drink for the Wimbledon tennis whilst standing in the ...
Biltong, avo and feta salad
Tzatziki dressing1 cup of low fat plain yogurt1-3 garlic cloves2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice1/3 teaspoon of salt1/2 cucumber, peeledPlace all ingredients into food processor and pureeSalad1/2 cucumber, sliced1 packet rocket and watercress1 avocado1 yellow pepper, sliced1 punnet rosa tomatoes1 ripe mango, sliced200g moist beef biltong, sliced60g feta cheeseToss together all the salad ingredients and serve ...
Moosh (Fulham, London)
During summer, brunch is the new dinner. With a natural desire to get up early and head out into the world, one soon realises that rumble in your tummy where its not quite lunch time, and definitely not pint time, but in fact what you need is something delicious and healthy to fill that gap. But where do you turn amidst a country most well known for its breakfast offering of greasy fry ups in dodgy cafs?How ...
1860 (Croydon, London)
Down the popular stretch of South End in Croydon lies a South African Indian restaurant which takes its name from the year that the Indians arrived in Durban.When you walk into 1860, you know they support South Africa as you spot South African flags, Springbok scarves and African art all around Р and the varied menu bursts with South African favourites with an Indian twist.Run by a South African family, hea ...
Dom Pedro
Ingredients30 ml whiskey30 ml Kahlua, or any coffee liqueur1 cup vanilla ice creamCream – to taste
MethodPut all into a blender.Blend until smooth.Pour into a hurricane glass, and enjoy.
