Recipes for cuisine: South African

Dried Apricot and Lamb Sosaties

Dried Apricot and Lamb Sosaties

Sosaties, South African kebabs, are among the most popular dishes at a braai. Lamb Sosaties are the national favorite, but beef, pork and chicken are also common.

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Bobotie: South African Mince Curried Pie

Bobotie: South African Mince Curried Pie

A South African minced beef dish with an Asian influence, the bobotie is the best of both worlds! Serve for lunch or dinner with turmeric rice and chutney.

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Pap En Vleis

Pap En Vleis

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Creamy Samp

Creamy Samp

Creamy Samp is a beloved South African dish made from crushed maize kernels, cooked to a smooth, porridge-like consistency, often served with beans in some parts of the region.

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Boerewors Stew

Boerewors Stew

This dish is made from coarsely minced beef (sometimes combined with minced pork, lamb, or both) and spices (usually toasted coriander seed, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice). Like many other forms of sausage, it contains a high proportion of fat, and is preserved with salt and vinegar, and packed in sausage casings.  

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Elani's No-Fail Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Buttercream

Elani's No-Fail Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Buttercream

My friend Elani's no-fail chocolate cake is supremely moist, full of chocolately flavor and an absolute winner when topped with this slightly salty peanut butter buttercream.

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Bobotie: South African Mince Curried Pie

Bobotie: South African Mince Curried Pie

A South African minced beef dish with an Asian influence, the bobotie is the best of both worlds! Serve for lunch or dinner with turmeric rice and chutney.

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Crispy & Fluffy Vetkoek Recipe

Crispy & Fluffy Vetkoek Recipe

Vetkoek (literally “fat cake” in Afrikaans) is a beloved South African classic — golden, crispy on the outside and soft, airy on the inside

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Namibian Venison

Namibian Venison

Namibian Venison is from their indigenous game species, such as Kudu, Springbok, Oryx, Impala, and Wildebeest. Has a distinct taste that makes you want more.

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Peri Peri Rice

Peri Peri Rice

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