Say what? Amakhekhe are scones, similar to the English variety but just larger. These proudly South African treats are glazed with a jam that gives them their distinctive colour. Traditionally, they are served as is, without any jam or cream.
We don’t know how much more we can say about this winter warmer. Let us show you how to make your own pizza dough from scratch and then use it to put together this local is lekker boerewors pizza, spiced up with Peppadews, red onion and chutney.
The old favourite – steak – is the first thing I think about when I hear the word ‘braai’. So I thought I’d treat you to some of my favourite tips and tricks this week so you can get the perfect steak every time.
We love Cape Malay flavours and we bring them to life in these lovely lamb and apricot sosaties. We have all the classic flavours of coriander, turmeric and cinnamon. And if you can’t get hold of Turkish apricots, simply buy some normal dried apricots and peaches and soak them in warm water for 20 minutes to get that plumped effect.
We are throwing it back this Thursday to when we featured the talented Lungi Nhlanhla in MyKitchen and she shared her bright and beautiful anchovy and sweet potato salad with us. Check her out at Lungi’s Corner for even more deliciousness.
Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.
What we really love about this recipe is that it can easily be adapted to cook in your potjie on the beach, at the braai – wherever your fancy takes you. And a South African summer just isn’t the same without at least one seafood get-together.
A hollowed-out half loaf of fresh, crusty white bread, a delicious filling of budget-friendly curry, and a beautiful South African day – it’s what casual entertaining is made of.
When is comes to local flavour, South Africa is second to none. And with both the summer and festive season in full swing, we thought we’d put some of our favourites to good use … at the bar. We chatted to Luke Whearty from Outrage of Modesty to find out how.
South Africa has some of the most beautiful local veggies. This recipe makes use of the lovely waterblommetjie and pairs with a traditional and delicious beer bread. Whip this combo up at your next braai and let the compliments roll in.