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Delectable recipe ideas for your Heritage Day braai
There’s nothing South Africans love more than a good braai. While the Americans, British and Australians rave on about their “barbeques”, South Africans know that we are truly the masters when it comes to an outdoor cookout on a grill.
South Africans like nothing better than cracking open a few beers, laying some charcoal or wood on the braai, lighting it up, and then cooking some of our favourite meat, chicken or fish. But are you getting the most out of your braai? There are so many weird and wonderful things to cook, especially considering the rich and varied culinary traditions in South Africa.
And with Heritage Day upon us on September 24, it’s a golden opportunity to test out these tasty morsels on your braai that evoke the true heritage and culture of our beloved country. We’ve tried to get creative in this list and show you a bit more than your traditional boerewors and chops. Here are some “braailicious” recipes you should try.
Braaibroodjies – A braai sandwich…
Braaibroodjies are undoubtedly a uniquely South African creation – kind of like a toasted dagwood sandwich, but with that lovely braai twist. It’s fairly simple to make this uniquely South African food. Butter two pieces of bread on both sides, put a generous amount of cheese, onion and sliced tomato on the bread and season liberally. Then, place the sandwiches on the braai, grill and braai them over the fire until the cheese is gooey. melted and the bread is golden and toasted. Get creative with your Broodjies options, with brinjal Broodjies a great option for those looking to go carb-free.
It’s getting even hotter out there – peri-peri chicken lollipops and tandoori chicken wings
The braai is also the perfect place to sizzle some spicy options, with the braai sealing in and enhancing the red-hot flavour. For something a little different, why not try this best-ever peri-peri chicken and easy tandoori chicken skewers. Deliciousness at its absolute best!
Skilpadjies – a contemporary take on a traditional SA dish
Skilpadjies is a uniquely South African traditional dish loved by many. For an alternative taste sensation, you can stuff the Skilpadjies with Camembert cheese, nuts and candied figs. This dish is well worth trying, especially on the braai!
If you feel like something fishy…
Braaied Snoek with sticky apricot glaze
Snoek and a braai are a match made in heaven, as all the flavour of this South African favourite is amplified in a fiery grill. Wake up your taste buds to delicious Braaied snoek with sticky apricot glaze. You’ll never taste better snoek than one that’s cooked on a grill.
Yellowtail Darnes with a Herby Mascarpone Butter
It’s not often that you can liven up your braai with a gourmet dish, but this dish allows you to do exactly that. You can think of it as the fishy version of Café de Paris steak.
Something Meaty
Wondrous Wors
Whip up a gourmet boerie roll! Try venison wors with “tipsy” onions that are sweet and boozy, easy to make and can be served with quality homemade mustard.
Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Salsa Verde
Any South African braai master worth his/her salt knows that next-level lamb chops are essential fare for a successful braai. You can enhance the flavour palette of this traditional favourite even further by drizzling the chops with a tasty chimichurri sauce.
Dop and Tjop
Whether you have them on a stick or on the bone, these dishes are designed to be eaten with one hand while your other hand enjoys a cold one.
Cape Malay Sosaties
While they may be Malay in origin, Cape Malay Sosaties are a firm South African favourite. There’s nothing tastier than a sosatie grilling on a braai. Try these and let us know!
Vetkoek Steak Sliders with Horseradish Mayo
Taking one of South Africa’s favourite confectionery foods, stuffing it with steak and placing it on the braai? Pure succulent magic. Get the recipe.
Chipotle Honey Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs
They’re spicy, sweet, smokey. You couldn’t want much more on a stick than this sticky, treat – especially when you put it on a braai.
Old-school Coke Marinated Beef Short Ribs
Ribs are always a favourite on the braai, but short ribs marinated in cola? That’s a first-class ticket to Flavour Town! Get the recipe: Old School Coke Beef Short Ribs
