TikTokers share their favourite Heritage Day dishes

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THE wildly popular micro-vlogging Tik Tok app has been on the rise for months, but since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been a breeding ground for an array of trendy foods.

From sourdough bread to feta pasta, it has become the place for avid home cooks to share tips and tricks in the kitchen and for novice foodies to learn a thing or two.

In celebration of Heritage Month the previous year, the videosharing-based social networking service had a challenge which called on all South Africans to represent their heritage through the diverse dishes found in the country.

The hashtag pulled through local food recipes such as braai, bunny chow, and tshisanyama – which were just some of the dishes that have found a way of uniting the rainbow nation.

Here’s what some of South Africa’s talented TikTok foodies whipped up for Heritage Month.

One-pot mince pilau

Durban-based Rising Voices recipient, recipe developer, and foodie, Solina Naidoo, shared her easy-to-make one-pot mince pilau recipe for Heritage Day.

This mouth-watering dish is commonly enjoyed in the Indian community; however, this dish should most certainly be enjoyed by anyone who likes spicy food.

Naidoo said: “If you haven’t tried the mince pilau, then you are missing out!”

Communicating combos

South Africans generally enjoy Heritage Day with a good braai, which is why it comes as no

surprise that pap and vleis, a South African household staple, was featured as a local favourite. Professional chef and food blogger, Lala Tee, shared her quick pap recipe which she enjoys with some juicy meat.

Our beloved bunny chow

From Durban to Cape Town, bunny chow is considered a popular street food across many communities within South Africa.

For Heritage Day, TikTok vlogger and foodie Just Jamie showed users how to make this dish from the comfort of their homes.

Taking us on a trip down memory lane was foodie and small-business owner Tasneem Waggie.

Her meal of choice takes her back to a time with her grandparents who used to prepare simple, yet tasty, lamb chops.

The recipe is straightforward but she suggests adding a side of veggies to round off the meal.

Mogodu Monday made simple

Cooking_with_Aurora shared a very simple mogodu recipe – just add onion, aromatic seasoning and just keep cooking until it is ready to serve.

That way, the original taste and smell of mogodu are still preserved.

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