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10 Biltong recipes that will make you feel proudly South African

Biltong – known for its South African origin – has been around for centuries. It’s enjoyed as a snack or used as an ingredient for some of the most delicious pizzas, salads and more! And just so you know, biltong can be made from various meats e.g. beef, chicken or ostrich. We’ve even seen tuna biltong!

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Celebrate today with these proudly South African dishes. Here are some ways for you to use our ‘golden treat’:

1. Easy biltong bread


2. Biltong sandwich

3. Crumbed biltong and ricotta fritters


4. Mini cheese and biltong quiches

5. Biltong and basil paté


6. Biltong and goat’s milk cheese pizzettes

7. Baked potato with mushrooms and biltong

8. Biltong and caprese salad


9. Mini vetkoek with butternut and biltong paté

10. Biltong treats

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