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…
Many years ago I set up a meeting with the Eziko Cooking School & Restaurant in Langa Township in Cape Town. Here I met with Victor, founder of the Eziko Cooking School and his Mamma – Lindy – who was Head Chef of the restaurant. The aim of my visit was to try and find a way that foreign foodies could experience our African cuisine. Little did I know that this would be the start of something…
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),…