South African Recipes
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Traditional braaibroodjie
This is the traditional way to build a braaibroodjie. The original braaibroodje can be served as a main meal or as a side dish with meat, and it can be braaied for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can also enjoy it cold the next day in a lunchbox. If one of your family members likes their braaibroodjie without one of the ingredients, then build theirs without that ingredient. Just make sure you cut off a small corner of their braaibroodjie while it's on the braai, so you know which one is theirs when you're ready to serve them.
Read moreSago pudding trifle
A pudding or trifle? Layers of vanilla sponge, creamy sago, custard, peach slices and whipped cream - this dessert is the best of both!
Saucy oxtail
Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty dish features succulent oxtail bathed in a rich tomato-based sauce, generously filled with chunks of whole tomatoes, carrots, and onions.
Pilchards smoortjie
Explore the vibrant flavours of South Africa with this wholesome budget-friendly recipe for curried pilchards served in vetkoek.
Lemon meringue tart
With each indulgent bite, the contrasting elements dance in perfect harmony on your palate — the zing of lemon, the embrace of the curd's silkiness, and the airy sweetness of the toasted meringue.
Biltong cheeseboard
A South African inspired "Local is Lekker" cheeseboard with biltong, droëwors, mini koesister bites and assortment of cheese is always a good idea!
Mediterranean frikkadel sarmie
An air fryer-friendly lunch and quickie dinner option to prepare just before loadshedding hits!
Rooibos beer
An innovative rooibos-infused beer recipe that blends the rich, malty flavours of traditional beer with the distinct nutty and herbal notes of rooibos tea, creating a delightful and refreshing brew with a South African twist.
Boerie rolls 3 ways
Boerewors rolls with three different toppings for the perfect Sunday braai day with the family!
Lamb “boerie” roll
A ‘stokbrood’ style roll filled with smoked boerewors flavoured pulled shoulder of lamb and served with a sumptuous onion smoor.