Apprentice Braai-Master Corey’s Chocolate Covered Bananas (in the words of GRS intern, Corey Moffat) 1. The secret recipe of the South African chocolate banana is one the most highly prized possessions of the South African Braai Masters’ guild. It is passed down from master to apprentice only after the apprentice has proven his worth through [...]
Grilled Lime Chicken Breasts
If you love to braai chicken try out the following delicious lime chicken recipe. Ingredients Chicken breasts – boneless, skinless 1 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon Honey 3/4 cup Water 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Ground thyme 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger – peel, grated Combine all ingredients except [...]
Creamy Bacon Chicken Potjiekos in sunny Cape Town
What is a braai blog without a potjiekos recipe? Here’s another great recipe I found on www.capejourney.co.za. “There is absolutely nothing more beautiful and enjoyable than a sunny winter’s day in Cape Town. We only have a few of these days during the wet rainy cape town winters and it’s of utmost importance to use [...]
Marinated Steak Kebabs or Sosaties
If you are looking to spice up your braai a bit try the following steak kebabs recipe. Delicious. Ingredients 1 cup Onion, chopped 1/2 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Lemon juice 1/4 cup Soy sauce
Typical South African words and their meaning
I found another collection of typical South African words on onceinspired.co.za to add to your SA vocabulary. Braai What is a braai? It is the first thing you will be invited to when you visit South Africa. A braai is a backyard barbecue and it will take place whatever the weather. So you will have [...]
Potato Bake Recipe
I found this good old classic on www.cookbook.co.za. Enjoy! Potato bake is a must have at any braai and this potato bake recipe is great just as it is or you can add, like I often do, tasty little extra’s like bacon bits and mushrooms or even a little chopped green pepper to liven it [...]
Beer braaivleis basting sauce
Are you planning a braai and want to impress your friends, try out this beer braaivleis basting sauce. You’ll love it Ingredients: 1 cup Jimmy’s sauce 1 cup Tomato sauce 2/3 cup Beer 1/4 cup Honey 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
What is www.braai.co.za?
If you, like most South Africans, enjoy a good Braai, this site is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Here you will find braai advice, ideas, tips, recipes and anything else connected to a braai. We will be posting anything from how to light your charcoal to braaiing bananas and the odd joke or two. [...]
Jason’s Braai Tips
Here are some more braai tips I found on Jason Bagley’s Blog: “I just had a really awesome Sunday afternoon braai with my girlfriend’s family, and I was thinking I should share some of MY tips to getting a braai just right. The Wood I’ve found 2 types of wood that have a medium burning [...]
Braaictionary
Abbraaiviation – A very short braai abraaimowitz – a Jewish braai Ag – This one of the most useful South African words. Pronounced like the “ach” in the German “achtung”, it can be used to start a reply when you are asked a tricky question, as in: “Ag, I don’t know.” Or a sense of [...]



