Chutney is very deep in the heart of Southern African food. We all love it, and eat it in a hundred different ways. Having moved to Sweden, not being able…
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PUMPKIN FRITTERS (Serves 6) Pumpkin fritters, known as Pampoen koekies in Afrikaans, are a delicious addition to a family supper, either as part of the meal or for dessert. My father…
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A fine old-fashioned South African meal for a cool evening! This dish is best made during the “Waterblommetjie Season” which occurs in the Western Cape during the spring - August/September…
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This is a traditional South African pudding, perfect “comfort food” for cold winter nights. It is delicious, simple - and economical! Ingredients 4 slices light brown bread butter 100 ml…
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Nothing can equal the feeling of immense satisfaction derived from producing a good batch of home-made jam! Set aside a morning or afternoon, and devote yourself to this age-old, soothing activity.…
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INGREDIENTS 1 kg white fish, such as cod or hake 10 ml salt 250 ml water 40 ml oil Sauce: 500 g sliced onions 250 ml sugar (or less, to…
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One of my favourite areas in South Africa is the Tsitsikama Coast. This protected piece of paradise, on the so-called Garden Route between Cape Town and Durban, is a lush belt…
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A delicious citrussy dessert or cake to enjoy on a chilly autumn day. Easy to make, with easily-available ingredients. Ingredients cake 200 g soft butter 200 g flour 200…
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A friend once told me that in order to ensure that guinea fowl was properly cooked was to pop it into the oven with a brick. When the brick is…
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Serves 8 Set the oven to 180 ° C Ingredients 2 tablespoons of brown sugar Tinned apricots + 3 tablespoons of the juice 100 grams flaked almonds – reserve some…
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