Welcome to my listing page for recipes from South Africa, Southern Africa. This page is part of my African Recipes Site part of my attempt at gathering in one place recipes from each and every country on the Continent of Africa.
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South Africa
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 The laws that defined apartheid began to be repealed or abolished by the National Party in 1990, after a long and sometimes violent struggle (including economic sanctions from the international community) by the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. |
| African Banana Peanut Cake Origin: South Africa | Gesmoorde Vis (Salt Cod and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce) Origin: South Africa | Moroko Origin: South Africa |
| African Corn Meal Biscuits Origin: South Africa | Gestowe Soetpatats (Slow-cooked Sweet Potatoes) Origin: South Africa | Piquant Grape Jelly Origin: South Africa |
| African Curried Peanut Soup Origin: South Africa | Ginger Ale Origin: South Africa | Plantains in Coconut Milk Origin: South Africa |
| Babotee Origin: South Africa | Green Bean Bredie Origin: South Africa | Pumpkin Bredie Origin: South Africa |
| Babotie (Beef Pie) Origin: South Africa | Heerlike Poeding (Delicious Pudding) Origin: South Africa | Putu-Pap (Crumbly Pap) Origin: South Africa |
| Baked Lobster Tail Soufflé Origin: South Africa | Hoender Pastei (Boer Chicken Pie) Origin: South Africa | Raisin Tart with Sour Cream Sauce Origin: South Africa |
| Beef and Potato Soup Origin: South Africa | Ingelegde Origin: South Africa | South African Curry Powder Origin: South Africa |
| Biltong Pâté Origin: South Africa | Kerrie-aartappels en Uie (Curried Potatoes and Onions) Origin: South Africa | South African Fish Pie Origin: South Africa |
| Bobotie (Curried Meat Loaf) Origin: South Africa | Kerrieboontjies (Curried Beans) Origin: South Africa | South African Lamb Pilaf Origin: South Africa |
| Braai Sauce Origin: South Africa | Koeksisters Origin: South Africa | South African Malay Curry Origin: South Africa |
| Cape Curry Powder Origin: South Africa | Koeksisters II Origin: South Africa | South African Raisin Rice Origin: South Africa |
| Cape Kedgeree Origin: South Africa | Kolombyntjes Origin: South Africa | South African Vegetable Biryani Origin: South Africa |
| Carrots and Green Beans Soup Origin: South Africa | Kyinkyinga (Beef and Liver Kebabs) Origin: South Africa | Special Curry Powder Origin: South Africa |
| Chilli Marmalade Origin: South Africa | Lemone-brosbeskuitjies (Orange Shortbread Biscuits) Origin: South Africa | Springbok Potjekos Origin: South Africa |
| Curried Beef Stew Origin: South Africa | Lourenço Marques Prawns Origin: South Africa | Sweet Potato Fritters Origin: South Africa |
| Gebraaide Hoender (Spiced Roast Chicken) Origin: South Africa | Malva Pudding Origin: South Africa | Transvaal Lamb Origin: South Africa |
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Other Southern African recipes: Ingelegde Beetroot, Orange and Pumpkin Sambal Bushmeat Skewers with Peanut Satay Oshifima Putu-Pap South African Malay Curry Botswanan Cabbage Pumpkin Bredie Magic Lamb South African Raisin Rice Moroko Piquant Grape Jelly Ginger Ale Kerrieboontjies Pap Baked Lobster Tail Soufflé Lourenço Marques Prawns Phane Stew Swazi Mango Chutney Diphaphta African Corn Meal Biscuits Kyinkyinga Karoo Roast Ostrich Steak Heerlike Poeding Babotee Koeksisters Join the Celtnet Recipes Discussion Forum The African Cookery PDF file — It takes time and money to keep The Celtnet Recipe Site on the world wide web. You can help via the PayPal donation system: you remain anonymous as all eMail details are destroyed once your gift has been verified and a 'thank you' email has been sent. I need your trust and do not keep or sell eMail addresses. Once your donation has been made you will receive a copy of my The Guide to Spices and their Uses PDF file which contains a description of 57 spices along with recipes showing you how to use them. In addition the book contains recipes and techniques to create restaurant-style curries at home (recipes that are not on this website). Any donation you make goes towards the Help Stefan charity campaign. For more information see the Frequently Asked Questions. Also, if you purchase a book through any of the Amazon links below then a portion of the price will go to the maintenance of this site. Thank you for your help in keeping 'Celtnet Recipes' running. |
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