Ingredients 500g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp salt 125g cheddar, cut into small cubes 340ml beer (a can in South Africa, slightly less than a full can here in the UK) 50ml water 1Tbsp fresh thyme 50ml sesame or sunflower seeds Maldon salt to sprinkle on top Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C Grease a small [...]
Jansson’s Temptation
This is a traditional Swedish side-dish, but I think it would go swimmingly with a proudly South African braai. After all it’s essentially a potato bake only with the addition of anchovies. We were initially a bit skeptical about the fishy component, but I have to say it blends in beautifully, adding just the right [...]
Microwave Phutu-Pap
2 Cups boiling water 1 Cup mieliemeel 1 t salt Mix all ingredients together in a plastic bowl Microwave on high power for 1 minute, then stir Microwave for 4 minutes then stir with fork Microwave for 5 minutes then loosen crumbs will fork When cooked, add a blob of butter and mix through with [...]
Maize Meal Braai Dumplings
This is a very South African dumpling and it’s fabulous!! Make slap-pap from like a true South African: 2 cups water 2 TBSP Maize meal 1tsp salt Boil the water in a saucepan, then add the maize meal and stir vigorously. Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.
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 [...]
