Here are five South African foods you must try. Image: canva
While there are plenty of dishes to try in South Africa when you visit, these five proudly South African options are a MUST…
Here are five South African foods you must try. Image: canva
South Africa offers a diverse and flavourful culinary experience with influences from various cultures. Here are five foods you must-try foods in South Africa…
Biltong is a popular South African snack that consists of dried and cured meat, usually beef or game meat. The meat is seasoned with a mixture of spices like coriander and pepper before being air-dried. It’s similar to beef jerky but has a distinct flavour and texture.
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Bobotie is a traditional South African dish with Cape Malay origins. It’s a spiced and baked minced meat dish, often made with ground beef or lamb, mixed with curry spices, and topped with a savoury egg-based custard. It’s usually served with rice and chutney.
Boerewors, meaning “farmer’s sausage” in Afrikaans, is a flavourful sausage made from a mixture of beef and pork, or even lamb. The meat is seasoned with a blend of spices, including coriander, nutmeg, and cloves. Boerewors is often enjoyed at South African braais and is a staple at social gatherings.
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Bunny chow is a unique South African fast food dish that originated in the Indian community of Durban. It consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry. The filling can be chicken, lamb, or vegetarian, and the bread that’s removed is often used as a lid. It’s a delicious and hearty street food option.
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For dessert, don’t miss malva pudding, a sweet and sticky sponge pudding of Cape Dutch origin. It’s served warm and usually accompanied by a creamy sauce or custard. The South African pudding is made with apricot jam and has a rich, caramelised flavour that makes it a favourite among locals and visitors alike.