Steemit Sandwich Contest Week 51 - BBQ Sandwich Parcels aka Braai Broodjie - BBQ sans meat
Barbeque conjures up images of meat sizzling and smoking over a hot fire - beef steaks, spare ribs, lamb chops etc etc, the list is endless.
Here in South Africa with our mild climate, any excuse is used to have a BBQ or a Braai as we call it. So last week when we took a breakaway with friends down the south coast of Kwazulu Natal, the fires were lit daily on our balcony.
Besides listening to the waves breaking on the sea-shore, there is nothing as relaxing as sitting next to a crackling fire on a cold winter's night.
Braai Broodjie (Afrikaans term for BBQ Toasted Sandwich) popped up for our lunch menu, and I thought of sharing it here with @jaybird and all his Sandwiteers for SSC Week 51.
Delicious smoky toasted sandwich requiring simple ingredients:
- Soy & Linseed Bread
- Red Onions - diced
- Tomatoes - sliced thickly
- Mature Cheddar Cheese
- Butter
- Wet String
- Hot coals
- Good friends
- Good weather
Weber Braai (BBQ) waiting to be used - the sun is out and the ocean is peeking at us in the distance but we need to eat.
Bread is buttered on one side - this will be the outside of our braai broodjie.
First layer on our braai broodjie is a generous amount of strong mature Cheddar Cheese.
Thick slices of sweet Tomatoes with a Herb seasoning goes on next.
Diced red Onions on top of that.
And some more cheese.
Wet some string and use to make a sandwich parcel and it's ready to be toasted over the hot coals, fillings safe and secure with the help of the string.
This toasts real fast so before you know it, lunch will be ready.
Cut your parcel open and enjoy :)
BBQ Sandwich Parcels aka Braai Broodjie was enjoyed by all, served with oven chips.
And a quick look at the making of BBQ Sandwich Parcels aka Braai Broodjie - sans meat - for all the busy bodies.
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BraaiBroodjies FTW!!!
Is that Aromat that I see on there? Nothing outside of SA really compares.. Yummy :-)
I normally add a bit of chutney (Mrs Ball's of course) as well.
Cool post... good luck the the comp.
Definitely @braaiboy, but this is the new one without msg. I enjoy braai broodjie with the Mrs Ball's Sweet Chilli sauce, quite hot and real yummy then but I did not have anything like that on our trip!
I am still full from lunch, but you are still tempting me. This sounds great. Gonna have to put Braai Broodji on my list of foods to try.
I really hope you do try it, this smoky toasted sarmie is a real treat :)
Those look awesome! take extra care not to burn them though, the string is a unique trick.
You're right the coals must not be too hot or else you have a burnt toastie, the cheese needs to melt! Thanks for stopping by :)
Visiting at Caribbean Estates what a lovely retreat, those sandwiches for lunch a great tasty treat.
Nice photography and detail on South African life once again @lizelle
Thanks @joanstewart, it was such a lovely break, plus the weather was too gorgeous!
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Thank you very much!
Oh my this looks luscious Ms Lizelle! What a fun way to toast your sandwich. Adds a smokey flavor to the sandwich which sounds amazing. Well done! Lovely pictures of your breakaway and bbq
It really is a fun way and very popular here in South Africa, wish I was back on holiday! Thank you for your support, always nice to see you:)
This is interesting, so you basically bbq the bread lol there's no meat! lol.
Soy & Linseed Bread does sound pretty good tho.
I like this idea. Totally unexpected & As always you make it look so appetizing!
Thanks @jaybird, Braai Broodjie is very popular in South Africa as can be seen from my #teamsouthafrica friends' comments ;) It's usually eaten with the BBQ meat though as most Saffa's are big into meat, but we all have a soft spot for this smoky toasted sandwich! You need to try it on the BBQ.
Grilled sandwiches on a fire is so nice. I love your posts. They make me feel like I know the culture of your land. It's so beautiful there.
Thanks @carolynstahl, wish you could visit here, it's a beautiful country with awesome people! I will be doing a post on our trip down the coast soon.
Ummmmm that rich sandwich and I learned a trick with the wet cabuya, I would eat several, I congratulate you rich friend recipe. Greetings @lizelle
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, just make sure you use cotton string if you try to make it!
Understood my beautiful lady, @lizelle
Ahhh, ye good ole faithfull braaibroodjie. Definitely one of my favs! Nice little trick with the string :)
The string is your oumama's trick :)
Ahhh, ok. Oumama, lol. Sien julle binnekort, yay!