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Skilpadjies (Lamb's Liver Wrapped in Caul Fat)
Skilpadjies (Lamb's Liver Wrapped in Caul Fat)

A truly traditional (and acquired taste for some!) South African braai delicacy. Lamb's liver is sea...

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Magwenya (Fat Cakes / Sphatlo Bread - Plain)
Magwenya (Fat Cakes / Sphatlo Bread - Plain)

Another name for Vetkoek, often called Magwenya in townships. These are essentially plain, deep-frie...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and Cabbage

A simple, hearty, and economical meal, especially popular in South African homes. Salted corned beef...

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Frikkadels (Meatballs)
Frikkadels (Meatballs)

South African meatballs, typically made with beef mince, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, often pan-frie...

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Curry Mince & Peas
Curry Mince & Peas

A simple, quick, and economical weekday meal, especially popular in homes with children. It's a mild...

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Tomato and Onion Smoor (Cooked Version)
Tomato and Onion Smoor (Cooked Version)

While the quick smoor is popular, this is a richer, more slowly cooked version, sometimes with a tou...

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Hertzoggies
Hertzoggies

A classic South African tartlet with a shortcrust pastry base, a dollop of apricot jam, and topped w...

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Vetkoek and Mince
Vetkoek and Mince

A beloved combination! Fluffy, deep-fried vetkoek (fat cakes) are slit open and generously filled wi...

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Traditional Sout Tert (Savory Tart)
Traditional Sout Tert (Savory Tart)

A versatile and popular savoury tart or quiche, often filled with bacon, cheese, and sometimes onion...

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Boerewors Rolls
Boerewors Rolls

The ultimate South African hot dog! A grilled boerewors (traditional farmer's sausage) nestled in a ...

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Pickled Eggs (Gepekelde Eiers)
Pickled Eggs (Gepekelde Eiers)

A popular snack or addition to a cold meat platter in South Africa. Hard-boiled eggs are marinated i...

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Pannekoek (Pancakes)
Pannekoek (Pancakes)

Thin, crêpe-like pancakes, distinct from thicker American-style pancakes. A beloved treat, especial...

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Kerrievis (Curried Fish - Hot Version)
Kerrievis (Curried Fish - Hot Version)

Unlike the cold pickled fish, this is a warm, hearty fish curry. Often made with hake or yellowtail,...

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Curry & Rice (Kerrie & Rys)
Curry & Rice (Kerrie & Rys)

A fundamental South African meal, usually referring to a simple, home-style minced meat curry (somet...

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Sjokolade Ringkoek
Sjokolade Ringkoek

'n Liggewig sjokolade-sponskoek wat in 'n ringpan gebak word met geskeide eiers, warm water en olie....

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Mikrogolf Vrugteringkoek
Mikrogolf Vrugteringkoek

n Vrugteringkoek propvol dadels, kersies en pekanneute. Die koek word in die mikrogolf gebak en dan ...

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Mikrogolfbeskuit
Mikrogolfbeskuit

n Groot porsie tradisionele beskuit wat met bruismeel, semels, rosyne en karringmelk gemaak word. Di...

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Mikrogolf Sjokoladekoek
Mikrogolf Sjokoladekoek

n Digte mikrogolf sjokoladekoek wat asyn en koeksoda gebruik. Die beslag word in fases gemeng met ge...

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Tomato and Onion Smoor (Relish)
Tomato and Onion Smoor (Relish)

A quintessential South African relish, simple yet bursting with flavour. It's a slow-cooked mixture ...

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Sosatie Rolls (Braai Broodjie
Sosatie Rolls (Braai Broodjie "Hot Dog")

A popular variation of the traditional sosatie, served in a hot dog roll. It's a quick and easy way ...

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Melkkos
Melkkos

A simple, comforting, and quick-to-make dessert or light meal, especially popular in winter. It's a ...

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Smoorsnoek (Smoked Snoek with Tomato & Onion)
Smoorsnoek (Smoked Snoek with Tomato & Onion)

A beloved West Coast dish featuring smoked snoek (a local fish) flaked and combined with a sweet and...

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Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)
Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)

A staple dish in Xhosa culture, made from slowly cooked sugar beans and samp (dried corn kernels tha...

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Potbrood (Pot Bread)
Potbrood (Pot Bread)

A traditional, crusty bread baked in a cast-iron pot (similar to a potjie pot) over coals, or in an ...

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Vetkoek (Fat Cakes)
Vetkoek (Fat Cakes)

A popular South African fried dough bread. These golden, fluffy dough balls are usually served hot, ...

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Chakalaka
Chakalaka

A spicy vegetable relish originating from South Africa, often made with carrots, beans, peppers, and...

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Milk Tart (Melktert)
Milk Tart (Melktert)

A beloved South African classic, Milk Tart is a creamy, custardy tart with a delicate crust, lightly...

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Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Cape Malay Pickled Fish

A classic Easter staple in the Western Cape, but enjoyed year-round. Fried fish fillets are marinate...

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Malva Pudding with Custard
Malva Pudding with Custard

A classic South African dessert, Malva pudding is a sweet, spongy pudding made with apricot jam, ser...

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Beste Panekoek Resep (Johan Pannekloek)
Beste Panekoek Resep (Johan Pannekloek)

As jy 'n lekker fluffy pannekoek soek wat baie lekker is. Hier is die een vir jou!...

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