South African food recipes are very popular among South Africans, whether they live in South Africa or whether they live abroad. South Africa is a diverse country with people from all over the world, which means that you can enjoy delicious food from several continents.
Here are some South African food recipes for some of our favorite South African dishes that you must try.
South African Food Recipes
Snacks
Biltong Recipe
Biltong is seasoned, dried meat strips and a favorite snack among South Africans.
Buttermilk Rusks Recipe
Rusks are similar to biscotti. Most people dunk them in their coffee and eat them. There are many variations of rusks. Buttermilk rusks are a favorite among South Africans.
Condiments
Chutney Recipe
Chutney is a favored condiment among South Africans. This is the recipe for that famous South African chutney.
Monkey Gland Sauce Recipe
Monkey Gland sauce is a very popular sauce in South Africa. It is especially good on burgers or steak.
Bread
Roosterkoek Recipe
Roosterkoek is grilled bread (buns) that is an old-time South African favorite.
Vetkoek Recipe
Vetkoek is essentially a deep-fried bread dough ball that looks like a bun. They are crispy on the outside and bread-like inside. South Africans typically cut them open and fill them with curried ground beef or cheese and syrup.
Drinks
Ginger Beer Recipe
Ginger beer, known as “gemmerbier” in Afrikaans, is a delicious drink with a ginger flavor.
Main Dishes & Meat
Bobotie Recipe
Bobotie is a meat dish that has it’s origins in South Africa’s Cape-Malay culture. It is very flavorful, but not hot.
Boerewors Recipe
Boerewors is a South African sausage with a coriander flavor. It is very popular and highly sought-after by South Africans living outside South Africa, i.e. when it can’t simply be bought at the local meat market.
Ostrich Delight Recipe
Ostrich Delight is an ostrich pie containing ostrich, mushrooms & onions.
Side Dishes
Krummelpap Recipe
Krummelpap is a variation on mielie pap, enjoyed by many in South Africa. It goes well with a braai (barbecue).
Mieliepap Recipe
Mieliepap is similar to what we call “grits” in Texas. Like Krummelpap, it goes well with a braai.
Sweets & Desserts
Brandy Tart Recipe
Brandy tart is a cake-like tart that contains pecans and dates, topped with a special syrup and Brandy.
Koeksisters Recipe
Koeksisters are deep-fried dough twists dipped in a special syrup.
Marshmallow Tart Recipe
A delicious fridge tart containing marshmallows and pineapple.
Melktert Recipe
Melktert, also sometimes called “milk tart” is a tart with a custard-like filling, sprinkled with a little cinnamon.
Pancakes/Crepes Recipe
Pancakes (aka Crepes in the US) are a South African favorite. This recipe is easy and it works well.
Peppermint Crisp Tart Recipe
Peppermint Crisp Fridge tart is a fridge tart with a creamy filling, topped with grated Peppermint Crisp, a chocolate bar made in South Africa.
Soetkoekies Recipe
“Soetkoekies” are sugar cookies, and we all know how good those are!
Other Food-Related “How To”
How To Make A Biltong Box
Make your own biltong box to make your own biltong and droëwors.
We hope that you have found recipes for some of your favorite South African food. If you have South African food recipes that you would like to share with us, please…
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