South African
Food The various communities that live in South Africa are reflected in the eclectic local cuisine. Here is a list of the ‘must try’ foods to eat when in South Africa. Enjoy!
Bobotie - Considered the national dish, fruity curried mince with an egg custard topping Braai - South African for BBQ - synonymous with their culture Biltong - Cured dried raw meat Boerewors - Sausages Pap - Mielie-meal, similar to polenta, crumbly harder version; Krummelpap Chakalaka - Spicy vegetables Bunny Chow - A bread loaf filled with meat curry Vetkoek - Fried dough bread filled with beef mince Koeksister - Doughnuts soaked in lemony syrup Springbok & Kudu - Interestingly even though indigenous, when the health benefits came to light - prices went up - now pricer than lamb and beef! Snoek - Popular fish - hard to find elsewhere, so get it while you can! Rooibus - Caffeine free tea, grown locally Buchu - Leaves are used to make a tea Num Num - Carissa Macrocarpa - Natal Plum Sour Fig - Often used to make a conserve Wine - If you drink alcohol, this is one of the best countries to sample local wines Amasi - Popular fermented milk drink Mrs Balls Peach Chutney - In every SA household, the ‘to go to’ condiment
Vetkoek
Mutton Curry Bunny Chow
Biltong
Koeksister
