Southern African Recipes

Recipe List — Southern African Recipes

Welcome to my listing page for Southern African recipes. This is an attempt to collect as many recipes from the entire continent of Africa as possible. There are now so many African recipes on this site that they have to be split Africa into its main regions.

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Recipe List — Southern African Recipes

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The image above shows the entire continent of Africa with Southern Africa picked out in red. Southern Africa is formed from five states: 1: Botswana; 2: Lesotho; 3: Namibia; 4: South Africa and 5: Swaziland.

The Alphabetical lists of recipes from the countries of Southern Africa follows:

Southern Africa (General)

African Hot Sauce Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Country Style Guinea Fowl Potje Origin: Southern Africa	Monkey Gland Steak Origin: Southern Africa
Afriki Yakhni Origin: Southern Africa	Fried Sweet Potatoes Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Murghi Kalya Origin: Southern Africa
Atchar Origin: Southern Africa	Gali Akpono Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Piri-Piri Sauce II Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
Biltong Origin: Southern Africa	Green Pea Soup Origin: Southern Africa	Pot Bread Origin: Southern Africa
Chakalaka Origin: Southern Africa	Grilled Tilapia Origin: African	Potjeikos Origin: Southern Africa
Chicken in Peanut-Tomato Sauce Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Imbila (Sour Porridge) Origin: Southern Africa	Um'bido Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
Chilli Um'bido Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Ingelegde Vis (Pickled Fish) Origin: Southern Africa	Vis Kop Soup (Fish-head Soup) Origin: Southern Africa
Coconut Milk Origin: African	Inyama Yenkukhu Origin: Southern Africa	Yellow Rice with Raisins Origin: Southern Africa
Coconut Pie Origin: sub-Saharan Africa	Isophu Origin: Southern Africa

Botswanan Recipes

Botswana, officially: Lefatshe la Botswana; Republic of Botswana Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966. The capital and largest city is Gaborone. It is a mining country (the world's largest diamond producer) with its economy closely tied to that of South Africa. The official language is English, with Tswana accepted as a national language. Botswana counts as one of Africa's most stable countries and is the continent's longest-lived continuous multi-party democracy. The main ethnic groups are: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other, including Kgalagadi and white 7%. The main languages include: Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English 2.1% (official), other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4%. The majority of the country is Christina, with religious divisions being: Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6%.

Botswana Beef Origin: Botswana	Botswanan Lamb Pie Origin: Botswana	Rice Balls Origin: Botswana
Botswanan Cabbage Origin: Botswana	Chicken in a Hole Origin: Botswana	Seswaa (Pounded Meat) Origin: Botswana
Botswanan Chicken Groundnut Stew Origin: Botswana	Diphaphta (Fried Muffins) Origin: Botswana	Vegetable Potjie Origin: Botswana
Botswanan Chicken Pie Origin: Botswana	Phane Stew Origin: Botswana

Lesotho Recipes

Lesotho (pronounced [lɪˈsuːtu]), officially: the Kingdom of Lesotho, was formerly known as Basutoland, it is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The capital and largest city is Maseru and Lesotho gained independence from Britain on October 4, 1966. The name Lesotho roughly translates into 'the land of the people who speak Sesotho' and the country is completely enclosed within the borders of South Africa. Lesotho's ethno-linguistic structure consists almost entirely of the Basotho, a Bantu-speaking people. The Kwena (Bakoena) are the largest subgroup of the Sotho; other Basotho subgroups include the Natal (North) Nguni, Batloung (the Tlou), Baphuthi (the Phuti), Bafokeng, Bataung (the Tau), Bats'oeneng (the tso'ene) and the Cape (South) Nguni (Thembu). Sesotho (The Southern Sotho) and English languages are both official. Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa and French are also spoken. Sesotho and English are the official languages. Roman Catholics, the largest religious group, make up more than two-fifths of the population; smaller groups include the Lesotho Evangelical Church which comprises more than one-fourth of the population; Anglican, one-ninth; and other Christian and tribal religions.

Afrikaanse Stoofschotel Origin: Lesotho	Beetroot, Orange and Pumpkin Sambal Origin: Lesotho	Pap Origin: Lesotho
Banana Soufflé Origin: Lesotho	Lesothan Chakalaka Origin: Lesotho	Spinach and Tangerine Soup Origin: Lesotho

Namibian Recipes

Namibia, oficially: the Republic of Namibia is a coutry on the western seaboard of Southern Africa. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek (German: Windhuk) and the country gained independence from South Africa on March 21^st 1990. Namibia ranks amongst the three African nations with the lowest populatons. The majority of the popluaton belongs to the the Owambo tribe, which forms about half of the population and are concentrated in the north of the country. In addition to the Bantu majority, there are large groups of Khoisan (e.g. Nama and Bushmen), who are descendants of the original inhabitants of Southern Africa. There are also two smaller groups of people with mixed racial origins, called 'Coloureds and 'Basters', who together make up 8% (with the Coloureds outnumbering the Basters two to one). Whites of Portuguese, Dutch, German, British and French ancestry make up about 5% of the population (about 85,000) which is the second largest proportion and number in sub-Saharan Africa, after South Africa. Half of all Namibians speak Oshiwambo as their first language, whereas the most widely understood language is Afrikaans. Among the younger generation, the most widely understood language is English. English is the official language with Afrikaans and German recognised as regional languages. Christianity is the major religion, with the Lutheran Church being the largest then followed by the Roman Catholic.

Bushmeat Skewers with Peanut Satay Origin: Namibia	Magic Lamb Origin: Namibia	Oshifima (Stiff Poridge) Origin: Namibia
Guava Squares Origin: Namibia	Namibian Black-eyed Peas Origin: Namibia	Veldt Bread Origin: Namibia

South African Recipes

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 31^st 1910 and became a republic on May 31^st 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.

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

Swazi Recipes

Swaziland, officially: Umbuso weSwatini; Kingdom of Swaziland ranks amongs one of Africa's smallest nations and is entirely land locked. It is embedded between South Africa and Moambique. The country's largest city is Manzini, it's royal and legislative cpital is Lobamba and its administrative capital is: Mbabane. Swaziland attained independence from Britain on September 6^th 1968. The majority of Swaziland's population is ethnic Swazi, mixed with a small number of Zulus and White Africans, mostly people of British and Afrikaner descent. Swazi (also known as SiSwati, Swati or Seswati) is a Bantu language of the Nguni Group spoken in Swaziland and South Africa. It has 1.5 million speakers and is taught in schools. It is an official language of Swaziland (along with English) and one of the official languages of South Africa. The most common religion in Swaziland is Christianity which totals 82.70% of the total population, in which various indigenous African churches constitute the majority, followed quickly by Roman Catholicism. There are also non-Christian religions practised in the country such as Islam: 0.95%, Bahai: 0.5%, and Hinduism: 0.15%.

Banana and Corn Casserole Origin: Swaziland	Samp Origin: Swaziland	Swazi Mango Chutney Origin: Swaziland
Impala Origin: Swaziland	Slaai (Swazi Avocado Slaw) Origin: Swaziland
Karoo Roast Ostrich Steak Origin: Swaziland	Swazi Cornbread Origin: Swaziland

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