South African

Slow Roast Leg of Lamb

Slow Roast Leg of Lamb Leg of lamb, slow roasted to perfection is surely the ultimate indulgence when it comes to a traditional South African family dinner. This is undoubtedly the best way to cook a leg of lamb! The lamb is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and freshly ground...

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August 18, 2024

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Corn and Coriander Fritters

Corn and Coriander Fritters These Balinese inspired corn and coriander fritters where they are known as perkedel jagung or bakwan jagungare are absolutely irresistible! They come out crisp-edged and golden, with a slightly sweetish savoury batter and big sweet pops from the corn kernels. A delightful appetizer that can...

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January 10, 2024

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Spicy South African Fish Cakes

Spicy South African Fish Cakes These delicious Spicy South African Fish Cakes with an Indian twist are my absolute favourite and will not disappoint. It’s delicious comfort food that’s part of our Cape food collective culinary culture. Its made with the simplest of ingredients like Fish, Potatoes, Herbs and...

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October 22, 2023

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Baked Sago and Mandarin Pudding

Baked Sago and Mandarin Pudding A sweet finale is the ultimate end to a delicious dinner and Sago pudding is one of those comfort desserts. This warm winter pudding is a firm South African favourite.So rich and creamy it is one of my favourite go-to desserts. It is a delicious end to any meal,...

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July 3, 2023

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Mini Apple Crumble Tarts

Mini Apple Crumble Tarts If you love apple pie you will love these mini apple crumble tarts even more. For this recipe I have used Granny Smith Apples because as South Africans we are very familiar with it as they hold their shape well during cooking and their tart...

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May 17, 2023

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Mielie Pap and Boerewors with Tomato Relish

Mielie Meal or pap is a classic South African staple food in South Africa. It is very popular at braais served with a rich tomato relish and South Africa's favourite, yummy boerewors. Mielie meal is very similiar to the well known grain, polenta but it is white in colour....

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May 12, 2023

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Hertzoggies

Hertzoggies A Hertzoggie is one of South Africa’s most delicious desserts – filled with jam and served on a cup-shaped pastry base, with a topping of coconut. The Hertzog Cookie (or Hertzog Kookie in Afrikaans) is packed with as much history as it is with jam! The popular South African dessert...

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May 1, 2023

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South African Milk Tart

South African Milk Tart There is nothing like a proper homemade South African milktart (or melktert in Afrikaans, and sometimes spelt as two words – milk tart or melk tert). It is arguably the most traditional and most loved South African dessert. Either way, it's so quick and easy...

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April 24, 2023

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Pumpkin Fritters

Pumpkin Fritters Pumpkin Fritters or Pampoen Koekies in Afrikaans are very traditional South African treats, served with a sugar and cinnamon mix sprinkled on top and are simply to die for! The fritters are a simple mix of ingredients, which are shallow fried to create light and fluffy pillows...

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April 24, 2023

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Coconut Filled Pancakes

Coconut Filled Pancakes Pancakes, as they are called in South Africa are the perfect base for all your favourite fillings like Cinnamon Sugar, Nutella with Chopped Strawberries, Chocolate Sauce or Maple Syrup. The possibilities are endless and thoroughly delicious! These pancakes are perfectly thin and tender, deliciously buttery and...

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April 4, 2023

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