We want to make sure that you don’t miss out on tasting our traditional South African cuisine when you visit our country! As such we are going to take you on a visual journey through some of our favourite South African local treats. We hope you have a “lekker” (delicious/yummy/fabulous) time nibbling your way through our country. BRAAI or SHISA NYAMA Our favourite way of eating on the weekends is to make a fire out of either wood or…
Chakalaka is a traditional South African spicy vegetable relish. It is usually served with pap or samp & beans and is most commonly found in black communities across the country. It has become so popular that one can now buy it in cans in the supermarket and order it at KFC! Everyone’s recipe for Chakalaka is different – I have never tasted two that taste the same. It can range from mild to searing hot – depending on the cooks…
WHAT DO BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS TRADITIONALLY EAT? The cuisine is not rated as a gourmet cuisine in this country and as such it is very much a home cuisine that you will not find easily in our restaurants. As 80% of our population are black, it is really important to sample this cuisine if you are wanting to experience a taste of our local cuisine! PAP The staple diet of our people is maize. For the vast majority of tribes,…
This is a “must” include in a visit to South Africa by any foodies – yes – when you look at the map – it does appear that this little town is in the middle of nowhere – but look more closely and you will see that a visit works well with experiencing the Garden Route area at the same time. The garden route is famous for it beauty, its mountains, its forests, its adrenaline activities – but to me…
A great addition to the Stellenbosch winelands is the opportunity for you to experience a traditional South African Braai at Middelvlei Wine Estate. Braaing (BBQing) is a national pass time in South Africa during summer. On any summer’s night this is our standard way of entertaining with friends. In South Africa the most standard Braai always includes red meat – in fact it can include steak, chops, Boerewors (Farmer sausage), chicken (often served as a sosatie – like a kebab),…