Malva pudding, the quintessential South African pudding. Served after Sunday lunch and special occasions. Oh so sweet but oh so delicious! I’m not sure where malva pudding originated but it is generally accepted that the modern malva pudding recipe was invented by a lady called Maggie Pepler. This recipe was adapted from her original recipe…
African Food
Bone Marrow, Barley and Split Pea Soup
I recently stumbled upon a great Facebook group called Foodies of SA and I have been trying their recipes that they post on their site. I have fallen in love with their recipes and this particular recipe looked so good I just had to try it. Here is the original recipe from their site. This…
The Best Chicken Samosas For Any Party
I can guarantee you that once you have made these samosas or samoosas as we call them in South Africa, you will never go back to another recipe. They are savoury and spicy but not greasy and oh so moreish. This recipe is from my Dad, he has been perfecting it over the years and…
Vetkoek and Curried Mince
If there is anything quintessentially South African it must be vetkoek and curried mince! I challenge you to find a single South African that doesn’t like vetkoek, it is such a versatile vehicle for all kinds of toppings. Curried mince, chicken mayonnaise, golden syrup, strawberry jam…you can just about add anything to vetkoek and it…
Daltjies Recipe – Chilli Bites
This version of the traditional daltjie (chilli bite) is a must try. A perfect crispy appetizer for any occasion. Adjust the heat to your liking but best served spicy with a cooling mint raita or chutney.
Peri-Peri Chicken
Nothing quite beats peri-peri chicken on the braai (barbecue). There is something about that smokey flavour the wood brings to the party that just sets this marinated peri-peri chicken over the top. The marinade is pretty easy to make and you can make it as spicy as you want by adding more chili. If you…
Durban Mutton Curry
Oh my favourite dish. Yes that’s right, a curry is my favorite. It didn’t start out that way though. My Dad used to make really hot Durban mutton curry’s. The type that would take the skin off the roof of your mouth and that really put me off a curry. As I grew older though…
Green Bean Bredie
Green bean bredie, yes a bredie. What is a bredie you ask, it’s a type of stew but it’s a stew that is made with very little liquid with most of the liquid coming from the vegetables that it is cooked with. There are many types of bredie, the most popular being tomato, pumpkin and…
Spicy Chakalaka
If you are looking for a versatile dish nothing really beats this spicy chakalaka recipe. It can be used as a side, a salad or even a main paired with some meat and pap (South African maize porridge). This South African spicy vegetable relish has a really vibrant flavour with the crunchy vegetables and the…
Classic Trinchado
My earliest memory of eating Portuguese food whilst growing up in South Africa was when my Dad took me to a small Portuguese restaurant in the town that he used to work in. It was accessed via a narrow stairway on the side of the building and you were always met by Johnny the owner…