It’s that time of the year again when the whole of SA goes ballistic for braaing (but who’s complaining?). Spring is here and we’re rearing to go!
We know that you’ll be sharing all your wonderful creations on social media so please tag us we’d love to see them! Use @Food24 on Facebook and Twitter and @Food24_sa for Instagram. Right – on to the real reason why you’re all here… the fooooood!
With so many braai recipes overcrowding the internet right now, we’ve decided to make it easy for you. Below is the ultimate Braai Day guide – one that will serve you well for Sunday and years to come! In fact I urge you to Pin it, forward it, tweet it… and make sure your friends and family get involved in the Heritage Day braai spirit!
Are you ready for this show-stopper menu? Read on…
Drinks
Kick things off with these proudly SA drinks! Feel like popping open some wine? Then check out Cathy Marston’s list of 7 Proudly South African heritage wines to go with your braai. We also recommend a decent craft beer if you’re wanting to quench your thirst with something icy. And then of course – we can’t forget the classic G & T!
Snacks and nibbles
Crumbed biltong and ricotta fritters
Boerewors vetkoek lollies with a tomato dip
Crackers with biltong and basil
Hot wings with blue cheese dip
Kudu fillet stuffed with anchovy butter
Steak sandwiches with chimichurri sauce
Chakalaka lamb enchiladas
Salads and sides
Biltong, mushroom and feta pap tert
Hasselback courgettes with tomato salsa
Creamy potato bake with caramalised onion
Grilled nectarine and lentil salad
Warm barley and chickpea salad with roasted veggies
Butternut and red onion gratin
Potato bake with onions and thyme
Breads
Garlic bread with Parmesan and coriander butter
Low carb cheesy zucchini bread
Gourmet stuffed braai loaf
Vegetarian
BBQ cauliflower nuggets with a sour cream and chive dip
Grilled sweetcorn with feta and cayenne pepper
The Jack Parow broodjie
Desserts
Milk tart sundaes (low carb)
Peppermint Crisp ice cream cake
No-churn condensed milk and koeksister ice cream
Bar One, Amarula and Tennis Biscuit chocolate torte
Finally…
Creamy rooibos liqueurAmarula coffee
The sweetest koeksisters
Ready… set… braai!
ALSO READ…
10 Foods you probably didn’t know were unique to South Africa
Ever lived abroad and realised some of your favourite foods weren’t a ‘thing’ anywhere else? by: Julie Donald | 15 Sep 2017 (image: iStock) With Heritage Day coming up I was browsing for cool South African food ideas, and I started to realise that there is a ton of great food that I thought was universal, but turns out is unique to South Africa.