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South African Recipes
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Flippen LEKKER Chicken and Pasta Pot Recipe
Do yourself a favour and make this flippen nice dish. You can make it outside in a cast iron pot on the braai, or just make it on the stove in a cast iron pot that has a flat surface. Don’t whatever you do invite too many people because it’s so delicious that seconds is inevitable. When doing this dish on the braai, make sure it’s not too hot but have coals ready to add when needed.
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Fresh Fruit South African Trifle Recipe
Traditional South African Trifle recipe is to get you into a festive mood. In South Africa it is typically enjoyed over the Christmas season but is also a great anytime treat. This trifle recipe was given to me by my friend Ria who makes this in winter or summer. You can use the fruit that is available, sherry, rum brandy or liquor can be used if you don't like the Amarula.
Ingredients:
Amarula cream 150m ...
Aromatic Bobotie Recipe
I Hope that this recipe will bring you back in touch with South Africa. There are many different variations of bobotie which make a huge difference in flavours, this recipe is spicy, fruity and goes a long way. I was given this recipe by “Mev Elsie Botha”, a charwoman that came in 3 times a week and had me in stitches of laughter every time as I was not accustomed to their funny habits. Sitting with my head ...
Tannie Kieta’s Cucumber Salad Recipe
Cool, refreshing Cucumber Salad is delicious any time of the year. This delicious salad was made by Tannie Kieta. Tannnie Kieta and Oom Willie van der Merwe where my kids godparents and was very dear to our family, having no children of their own, they spent many Sundays with us, going boating or just having a braai. Needless to say Tannie Kieta’s Cucumber Salad was a winner every time as she made the salad ...
Braaibroodjie Recipes
In our family a “braai” is not complete without a sweet or salty “braaibroodjie” It has been part of our tradition since my kids where very small and it’s still going strong with the grandchildren. Living in George it was the best thing ever having a braai at the beach and enjoying our braaibroodjie. Life is too short not trying all the different recipes and naturally you must not forget that there ar ...
Melkkos Recipe
MELKKOS has always been a winner for cold days, I remember eating this at boarding school and we knew on which day to expect MELKKOS, It was always a fight at the table to ensure that everyone got the same amount. This has been made by many South African women, and there are many different ways to make it but I used this one for my children because it was very filling and tasted like pudding. My kids loved ...
Wheat Salad Recipe
Have you eaten this before? Sure you have! Because a BRAAI is not complete without this dish!The combination of the peaches and curry has a unique taste. This recipe is a wonderful way to entertain your non South African friends and introduce them to real South African tasty food! It is an ideal salad for larger parties, as you can make it in advance, and you know it’s going to be a WINNER!
Ingredients:
2 ...
Marie Biscuit Fudge Recipe
This is a great favourite with all kids and some adults too. Maybe you remember your Mom or Granny making this and dividing it between your brothers and sisters? There was always a fight about how many your brothers or sisters had. Going through old recipes, long forgotten, I stumbled on this Fudge recipe, it brought back so many memories! It is so easy to make and this is the original recipe, no other one ...
Koeksisters Recipe
Mouth watering Koeksister Recipe
This recipe is from Bets Miedema who lived in Klipriver and was a master baker, helped out many charities for raising funds and specially baked for her grandchildren, who loved “Beppe’s” koeksisters. Every function and birthday was not complete if her koeksisters were not there. This is easy to make, just follow the instructions carefully and you will become a great koe ...
Biltong Pasta Potjie Pot
This is a fusion of local flavours and other flavours not usually associated with biltong. Very easy, tasty and different. Make sure that the biltong is not dry. The inner must still be red and soft. This recipe is from Isabella Jacobs who was from the Lichtenburg district, the farmers are great meat lovers. If you eat biltong and love meat you will enjoy this. It is rich and LEKKER.....
This recipe is ...
Slaphakskeentjies - Traditional South African (Onion Sa...
Slaphakskeentjies is an traditional South African salad recipe that goes with a braai,and is part of the South African's life like Rugby that stood the test of time. These delicious small pickled onions are delicious with a braai, or any meal of your choice. Because peeling onions can be time-consuming, this recipe is for a small batch, but you can easily doubled or triple the ingredients if you need ...
Bobotie Cape Malay
Bobotie Cape Malay
Bobotie is classic Cape Malay that is very morish. It makes enough for 6 and like any curry dish often seems to taste better the following day, so keep a little aside if you can. This is one of my all time favorite recipes that you can pick at all day long, never fails to get compliments and is simple to make. It’s a classic bobotie recipe!
Ingedience:
1kg mince
2 onio ...
Filled Iron Pumpkin
Iron Pumpkin baked in the oven (large pumpkin ~ the colour is green grey)
You will need:1 large pumpkin, with the peelPotatoes, peeledCarrots, cut and peeledCabbagePumpkin, flesh from the inside of the large pumpkin, cut Cream of mushroom soup mixCream / Milk (enough to mix, as instructions on the soup mix packet)Salt and PepperOther preferred seasoning to taste
Method:Wash the pumpkin Cut off top part of ...
Wimbledon White Pot Supreme
Wimbledon White Pot Supreme
By Peter Church
We know most potjiekos chefs stick to the red wine three-bottle rule: One bottle in the pot and two in the chef!
But in my frustration the other day to find decent oxtail for a potjie and my reluctance to part with even one bottle of red, and with a little help from some friends, we devised a Wimbledon White Pot. And, I might add, that after about five mo ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
