Tasty South African Food Recipes

Biltong is seasoned, dried meat strips and a favorite snack among South Africans.

Buttermilk rusks are similar to biscotti. Most people dunk them in their morning coffee and eat them.

Chutney is used as a condiment on meat dishes. This is the recipe for that famous South African chutney.

Monkey Gland sauce is a very popular sauce in South Africa. It is especially good on burgers or steak.

Roosterkoek is grilled bread (buns) that is an old-time South African favorite.

Vetkoek is deep-fried bread. South Africans typically fill them with curried ground beef or cheese and syrup.

Ginger beer, known as “gemmerbier” in Afrikaans, is a delicious drink with a ginger flavor.

Bobotie is a meat dish that has it’s origins in South Africa’s Malay culture. It is very flavorful, but not hot.

Boerewors is a South African sausage with a coriander flavor. It is very popular with South Africans.

Ostrich Delight is an ostrich pie containing ostrich, mushrooms & onions.

Krummelpap is a variation on mielie pap, usually eaten as a side with meat (braai).

Mieliepap is similar to what we call “grits” in Texas. South Africans eat it as a cereal or as a side with meat.

Brandy tart is a cake-like tart that contains pecans and dates, topped with a special syrup and Brandy.

Koeksisters are deep-fried dough twists dipped in a special syrup. South Africans love them!

A delicious fridge tart containing marshmallows and pineapple.

Melktert, aka “milktart,” is a tart with a custard-like filling, sprinkled with  cinnamon.

“Soetkoekies” are sugar cookies, and we all know what those are! Simply delicious!

Pancakes (aka Crepes) are a South African favorite. This recipe is easy and it works well.

Peppermint Crisp Fridge tart has a  creamy filling, topped with grated Peppermint Crisp, a chocolate bar made in South Africa.