MY COUNTRY SOUTH AFRICA - PART 3: 5 Foods to Try in South Africa
This post was created for the Hello Hello Group Task 11 –Traditions and Cultures
1 BOBOOTIE
Bobotie is a Cape Malay inspired dish. It is made with mince spiced with curry and turmeric and mixed with raisins, sultanas and almonds. It is finished off with an egg topping. This dish is truly a South African favourite.
2 TOMATO BREDIE
This traditional South African stew is generally prepared in the winter months. The ingredients includes tomatoes, mutton, potatoes, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, chilli and cloves.
3 CHAKALAKA
Chakalaka is spicy relish prepared to accompany a meal such as “pap and wors”( cooked ground maize meal and farmer’s sausage). This spicy accompaniment has vegetable such as peppers, onions, carrots, and tomatoes. I was uncertain as to whether or not I was able to use the photograph of the Chakalaka - to be safe rather use the link provided.
4 POTJIEKOS
Potjiekos (interpreted as pot food) is a stew in a round, cast-iron pot over an open fire. It is made with meat and vegetables. Everyone has their favourite recipe and style of preparing. It is a convenient method for catering for large number of people at a social gathering.
Potjiekos is prepared on an open fire and is ideal for social events and catering for few or many people.
5 BUNNY CHOW
South Africans love their Indian and Malay type curries, and you may go as hot as you dare. Try bunny chow is you’re looking for an Authentic South African curry experience. It is a fast food dish which involves hollowing out loaf of white bread and filling with the curry of your choice. It is usually served with grated carrot and onion salad.
Information Source:
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/10-traditional-south-african-dishes-you-need-to-try/
Hi Pihilinda, my mouth is watering so many yummy and delicious dishes of your country. I would love to try last one “Bunny Chow”, look spicy and tasty too. Great and yummy post! Exellent job dear! Take care and stay blessed!
Hi Shanu, They are yummmmmy! I made bunny chows twice this week already! Thank-you for you kind words.
Hi Philinda, Greetings from #HHG11! I was reading this with my saliva drooling hahahahah... You know I am fasting, so it's a torture reading about all these scrumptious dishes ROFL. Yummy. You must teach us when you make any of these dishes :D
Hi Ainie love, I'm sorry to put you through all of that, but I am very proud of our culinary history and was very excited to share it with you!
Although this is a time of fasting and time just start but i feel hungry already after watching those. Liked the bunny chow most.
I'm sorry my dear to put you through this...