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South Africa, officially: The Republic of South Africa (Afrikaans: Die Republiek van Suid-Afrika) is the southernmost country on the African continent. South Africa attained independence from Britain on May 31st 1910 and became a republic on May 31st 1961. Racial strife between the white minority and the black majority has played a large part in South Africa's history and politics, culminating in apartheid, which was instituted in 1948 by the National Party (although segregation existed before that time). The laws that defined apartheid began to be repealed or abolished by the National Party in 1990, after a long and sometimes violent struggle (including economic sanctions from the international community) by the Black majority as well as many White, Coloured, and Indian South Africans. South Africa's largest city is Johannesburg, it's executive capital is Pretoria, judicial capital Bloemfontein and legislative capital, Cape Town. South Africa as a nation comprises more that 47 million people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Major ethnic groups include the Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho (South Sotho), Bapedi (North Sotho), Venda, Tswana, Tsonga, Swazi and Ndebele, all of which speak Bantu languages (see Bantu peoples of South Africa). Christians account for 79.7% of the population. This includes Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal (Charismatic) 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, and other Christian 36%. Islam accounted for 1.5% of the population, Hinduism about 1.3%. 15.1% had no religious affiliation, 2.3% were other and 1.4% were unspecified. South Africa has eleven official languages: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. In this regard it is second only to India in number. While each language is technically equal to every other, some languages are spoken more than others. South Africa truly is a melting pot of cuisine styles, mixing African, European and Asian peoples, cuisines and cooking styles. Game plays an important part in the diet, especially in the traditioal braai (South African barbecue) as does fish (both saltwater and freshwater). The basis of South African cookery is a starchy staple and meat. The Eastern part of the country enjoys Malay-influenced spicy stews and the Southern part of the country is famous for its seafood. French immigrants have also led to extensive wine production in the country and South Africa is one of the world's great wine exporters. Though many of the dishes associated with South Africa, such as braais and potjies (one-pot stews) have a distinctive Dutch and Afrikaans influence the diversity of cultures in this country makes it difficult to pin down a truly distinctive form of cuisine. Indeed, what distinguishes South African cookery is the melange of styles and recipes derived from different cultures. One notable aspect of South African cookery, however, is the propensity of desserts in the country due to the European influences. |
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The alphabetical list of recipes from South Africa follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 55 recipes in total:
| African Banana Peanut Cake Origin: South Africa | Gestowe Soetpatats (Slow-cooked Sweet Potatoes) Origin: South Africa | Putu-Pap (Crumbly Pap) Origin: South Africa |
| African Corn Meal Biscuits Origin: South Africa | Ginger Ale Origin: South Africa | Raisin Tart with Sour Cream Sauce Origin: South Africa |
| African Curried Peanut Soup Origin: South Africa | Green Bean Bredie Origin: South Africa | Sosaties 2 Origin: South Africa |
| Babotee Origin: South Africa | Heerlike Poeding (Delicious Pudding) Origin: South Africa | South African Curry Powder Origin: South Africa |
| Babotie (Beef Pie) Origin: South Africa | Hoender Pastei (Boer Chicken Pie) Origin: South Africa | South African Fish Pie Origin: South Africa |
| Baked Lobster Tail Soufflé Origin: South Africa | Ingelegde Origin: South Africa | South African Grilled Fish Origin: South Africa |
| Beef and Potato Soup Origin: South Africa | Kerrie-aartappels en Uie (Curried Potatoes and Onions) Origin: South Africa | South African Lamb Pilaff Origin: South Africa |
| Biltong Pâté Origin: South Africa | Kerrieboontjies (Curried Beans) Origin: South Africa | South African Malay Curry Origin: South Africa |
| Bobotie (Curried Meat Loaf) Origin: South Africa | Koeksisters Origin: South Africa | South African Raisin Rice Origin: South Africa |
| Braai Sauce Origin: South Africa | Koeksisters II Origin: South Africa | South African Vegetable Biryani Origin: South Africa |
| Cape Curry Powder Origin: South Africa | Kolombyntjes Origin: South Africa | Special Curry Powder Origin: South Africa |
| Cape Kedgeree Origin: South Africa | Kyinkyinga (Beef and Liver Kebabs) Origin: South Africa | Springbok and Blue Cheese Rolls Origin: South Africa |
| Carrots and Green Beans Soup Origin: South Africa | Lemone-brosbeskuitjies (Orange Shortbread Biscuits) Origin: South Africa | Springbok Potjekos Origin: South Africa |
| Chilli Marmalade Origin: South Africa | Lourenço Marques Prawns Origin: South Africa | Springbok Potjekos Origin: South Africa |
| Creamy Paprika Chicken Origin: South Africa | Malva Pudding Origin: South Africa | Sweet Potato Fritters Origin: South Africa |
| Curried Beef Stew Origin: South Africa | Moroko Origin: South Africa | Transvaal Lamb Origin: South Africa |
| Frikkadels Origin: South Africa | Piquant Grape Jelly Origin: South Africa | White Chocolate Cashew Brownies Origin: South Africa |
| Gebraaide Hoender (Spiced Roast Chicken) Origin: South Africa | Plantains in Coconut Milk Origin: South Africa | |
| Gesmoorde Vis (Salt Cod and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce) Origin: South Africa | Pumpkin Bredie Origin: South Africa |
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A curry in a South Asian or Southeast Asian dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a spiced gravy. The traditions of classic curries lie in India (and the name derives from there) but these days curries have become a truly international dish. Here a classic spice blend and classic curry made from it is presented.
The Romans were the first peoples to formally add a dessert course at the end of a meal. Here you will learn a little about why we like sweet desserts and why they all, in one way or another, echo the fruit our ancestors used to eat. You will also see two recipes for classic fruit-based desserts.
Beans are a classic storage food and have been a staple of the human diet for millennia. In recent decades, however, we have forgotten just how useful and versatile beans are. Here is a brief description of the importance of beans, with two classic bean recipes for you to try.
Senegal was formerly the capital of French West Africa and the French influence remains strong in the country, not least in the cooking. French cooking techniques and European vegetables mix with rice, fish and hot chillies to yield a cuisine that is vibrant exciting and above all tasty. Try out two classic Senegalese dishes for yourselves here.
Mushrooms are an amazing foodstuff, neither plant nor animal but a whole kingdom of life all their own. Though many mushrooms are cultivated the vast majority can only be found in the wild. Here you find recipes for both wild and cultured mushrooms so that you can know how to get the best out of them...
Humans have been making cheeses as long as they have been farming and cheeses represent a versatile and useful storage food available in a staggering array of variants. Learn a little about cheese and discover two classic cheese-based recipes.
West African cuisine is all based around making the most of all the ingredients available. This is a hearty, cheap and quite spicy stew that makes use those parts of the animal that we in the West tend to ignore - hearts and livers. The dish is very tasty and makes a wonderful accompaniment to rice. It's very cheap to prepare and extremely healthy for you.
Halloween has a 2000 year history, extending from the time of the Ancient Celts to the modern day. Learn how the Romans and Christians changed this ancient feast and how it found its way to the Americas. You will also get recipes for a Celtic stew and a pumpkin dish associated with Halloween.
An ice cream is a cold dessert made, at the most basic level, with cream and flavourings and which is whipped to incorporate air into the mix both before and during the freezing process. However, Italian ice creams (gelati) have more flavour and are whipped less so they contain less air and are creamier. French ice creams (glaces) are based on an egg custard and taste rich and creamy. Find out more about these frozen desserts and how to prepare them.
Chillies are a South American fruit, unknown to the rest of the world before 1492. Learn about this amazing spice and find two rather unusual chilli-based recipes for a jam and a sorbet
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