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Fruit Chutney

An untested fresh-fruit version of South African chutney. Chutney is best served as a condiment over meat and fish. (Posted for Zaar World Tour 2011)

Author: strawberrybird

Sosaties (South African Kebabs)

Traditionally cubes of fat are skewered in between the pieces of meat to keep everything succulent but I have never done this. I usually thread pieces of onion cut more or less the size of the cube of...

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Bo Kaap Cape Malay Curry Powder South African Spice Mixture

My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients...

Author: French Tart

Old Fashioned Bean Soup

I found this recipe on-line and this is what is stated about the recipe: "adapted from A Taste of South Africa by Magdaleen van Wyk"

Author: diner524

Roht Persad

This is a South African recipe for Roht. Roht is an offering that is made for Lord Hanuman during Navarathri, Hanuman Pooja or katha prayers. This is a delicacy to many and they look forward to this time...

Author: Ashy K.

South African Curried Carrot Salad

This recipe is also from the web site Rainbow Nation Connecting South Africa and has been posted here for the ZWT-7 Tour of Africa. Most South African BBQ's always have a number of salads to compliment...

Author: Baby Kato

Water Chestnut Rice

Make and share this Water Chestnut Rice recipe from Food.com.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Shrimp Mozambique, (Camarao Mozambique)

Tonight, Lila (my sharemate) did such a wonderful job! She made Spinach soup as in entree, made this amazing Shrimp dish for main, and we had Recipe #133602 for dessert. It's my MISSION to post this recipe...

Author: tomoko matsunaga

South African Vegetable Curry

An AWESOME African recipe that will be a hit ten fold, especially if you like Indian food. Great served with cous cous.

Author: breezee1984

Sultan's Delight

This coconut flan separates whilst cooking to make a delicate crust, creamy custard belly and chewy coconut topping.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Mushroom and Oyster Soup for Lazy Gourmets

A really quick fine-dining type recipe! The approximate American weights are given in brackets. You can assemble this soup a day ahead, and keep it in the fridge to heat gently just before serving. Please...

Author: Zurie

Vetkoek With Meat Filling

One recipe i looked at said "england has its yorkshire pudding, South Africa its vetkoek" It is fried dough filled with whatever you like once you cut it open. The author of this one suggests leftover...

Author: MarraMamba

Avocado Ritz

Avocado's are a favorite South African fruit and are often used in starters and salads. This dish is quick to prepare and is always well received when the weather is hot.

Author: Annacia

Tamatiesmoor (South African Tomato and Onion Gravy)

This is a delicious tomato and onion gravy traditional served with mealie pap (a cornmeal side dish)

Author: Zookeenee

Cape Curry Powder

This blend of spices, with its mix of Malay and Indian influences, can be used in South African recipes calling for curry powder or in recipes from other parts of the continent. It makes a medium-hot powder....

Author: lazyme

Malaysian Gado Gado (Vegetable Salad With Peanut Sauce)

A great salad from Africa with Malaysian influence! You may add or change vegetables. You may also use the peanut sauce provided or use your own!

Author: Sharon123

Cape Fish Kedgeree

Although this is originally a breakfast dish, we have it as lunch or dinner. It is delicious served with Mrs. Balls, by choice, but any good fruit chutney will do. This recipe is best prepared slowly for...

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Hot Madras Curry Powder

Make and share this Hot Madras Curry Powder recipe from Food.com.

Author: Sharon123

Cape Malay Rice

This Rice is very good with Babotie but when cold makes also a delicious Seafood salad - add canned tuna mixed with yogurt and lemon juice and dress with shrimps or prawns.

Author: Hannelu

Baby Pea Salad

A very quick and easy salad for the warm, summer days. As guests arrive and the glasses are filled, the salad can be prepared and it will be ready before the fire has turned to coals.

Author: Hetta

Mixed Spice

This finely ground mixture is usually found on the spice shelves of shops, but it loses flavour quite quickly. Here is a South African version, which can be crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in...

Author: Zurie

South African Roasted Eggplant Salad

This recipe is from a website called South African Traditional Recipes and has been posted here for the ZWT-7 Tour of South Africa. It sounds excellent.

Author: Baby Kato

Mock Crayfish Recipe

Make and share this Mock Crayfish Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Author: Wendys Kitchen

Garlic and Herb Mayonnaise

Make and share this Garlic and Herb Mayonnaise recipe from Food.com.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

South African Steak With Sweet Marinade Sauce

This recipe is posted for ZWTII -- African Recipes. This recipe was found on Africanchop.com, it's from South Africa

Author: Galley Wench

Cheesy Fish

A quick midweek supper dish that can be made ahead of time. Good served with either hot or cold side dishes

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

BBQ Prawn Sticks With Roasted Garlic Mayo

By Hilary Biller. Use prawns 6-8 per pound if you can, otherwise use the largest shrimp available. Don't forget to soak the kebab sticks if using wood. 4zwt

Author: PalatablePastime

Onion Bhajia

These tasty morsels remind me of the many snatched office breakfasts enjoyed with Riaz and Kapil. Hopefully this recipe will do justice to the wonderful memories I have of my two dear colleagues.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Bleu Cheese Pate

This treat can either be served with hot toast and a green salad as a starter or with crackers as an addition to a buffet table. Either way, enjoy!

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

4 C Salad

Make and share this 4 C Salad recipe from Food.com.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Salmon Tartare

I'm posting this recipe with our usual metric weights and measures, with the US equivalents in brackets. I snagged it today from a newspaper, but I've adapted it. With any raw or cold-smoked salmon as...

Author: Zurie

Pickled Fish

This is a tangy and interesting way of preparing fish. Another prepare-ahead meal for great summer entertaining.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Mussel Bobotie With Pumpkin Fritters

A delicious and wondrous bobotie, the prep on this is only 20 mins so don't let the list of ingredients scare you (even though i admit, i take 30 but the recipe says 20) Obviously you can omit the fritters...

Author: MarraMamba

Spicy Jumbo Shrimps With Old Cape Flavours

A simple shrimp (prawn) recipe with a leaning towards the tandoori style. Use the largest shrimp you can get, and sea-fresh shrimps are always better tasting than farmed shrimp. But if beggars can't be...

Author: Zurie

Snoek

Put this dish together this weekend as an experiment because I wasn't sure what to cook snoek with (besides apricot jam)and it turned out beautifully - hope you enjoy it too!

Author: RushinBear

Mushroom Vichyssoise

This subtle-flavoured soup is another make-ahead recipe and is an excellent first course to a dinner party.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Gluten Free Beskuit/rusks

Make and share this Gluten Free Beskuit/rusks recipe from Food.com.

Author: Japsnoet

Ostrich and Vegetable Sosaties

Ainsley Harriots terrific sosaties, chicken or lamb can be substituted. ( suppose lean beef too). Time does not include the overnight marinade

Author: MarraMamba

Litchi Fish

This is an interesting weekday dinner. Any firm fleshed fish can be used. I sometimes place sliced onions along with the fish to the dish which makes for a richer flavour in the gravy in the end.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Braai'd Snoek

Make and share this Braai'd Snoek recipe from Food.com.

Author: VinceBeijer

PICKLED FISH

Author: Fazila Olla-Logday

Golden Topped Fish Fillets

This is one of the most outstanding toppings for fish fillets. It does not overpower the fish, and tastes absolutely great. The recipe is from a very popular South African cookbook writer, Lynn Bedford...

Author: Zurie

Pink Crepes With Cream Cheese Filling

A really original starter! The beet flavour does not come through, but you will have these beautifully cerise-coloured crepes. As a starter, one is enough per person, with edible garnish, as the filling...

Author: Zurie

Amarula Spicy Fish

An original South African recipe, which not only looks and tastes wonderful, but the aroma will convince your guests that you are a star. It is easy to pre-prepare, bake just before serving time. Allow...

Author: Mommy Diva

Pickled Fish

This is a tangy and interesting way of preparing fish. Another prepare-ahead meal for great summer entertaining.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Leek and Bacon Salad

This is quick as a wink to make and is good as a light lunch with a crusty loaf of bread or as a side dish to a larger meal.

Author: Bokenpop aka Mad

Classic Peri Peri Chicken Livers

Chicken liver and peri peri is one of the most iconic combinations that will always win our hearts and tummies over.

Fruity Lamb Curry with Yellow Rice

A deliciously sweet and fruity curry inspired by Cape Malay cuisine

Barbecue Sauce for Chicken on the Grill

I always fully bake chicken pieces or halved chickens destined for grilling over coals, to save us all that problem of having a scorched or burnt chicken which is still not cooked through! There are BBQ...

Author: Zurie

Malay Garam Masala (Spice Mixture)

I am indebted to our famous Malay cooking queen, Cass Abrahams, for this recipe. I suppose it's for serious cooks who like experimenting with cuisines other than their own. It makes quite a lot, and as...

Author: Zurie