South Africa

South Africa Recipes

This page now includes Bobotie, Boerewors, and Malva Pudding with ingredients and easy cooking instructions.

Recipes3
StyleComfort & Braai
Best WithChutney & Custard
Recipe 1

Bobotie

Bobotie combines curried minced meat with soaked bread, then bakes it under a savory egg topping.

Ingredients

What You Need

  • 400 g ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 slices bread soaked in milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions

How to Cook It

  1. Cook the onion and ground beef in a pan until the meat is browned.
  2. Add curry powder and the soaked bread, then mix well.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish.
  4. Whisk the eggs with milk and pour the mixture over the meat.
  5. Bake until the top is set and lightly golden.
Recipe 2

Boerewors

Boerewors is a coiled sausage usually grilled over high heat and served with bread or pap.

Ingredients

What You Need

  • 500 g boerewors sausage
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Tomato relish or mustard for serving
  • Bread rolls or pap on the side
Instructions

How to Cook It

  1. Brush the sausage lightly with oil.
  2. Grill or pan-cook it over medium heat without breaking the coil apart too early.
  3. Turn carefully until it is browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. Cook the sliced onion separately until soft if you want a topping.
  5. Serve the sausage with bread, pap, and relish.
Recipe 3

Malva Pudding

Malva Pudding is a soft baked sponge dessert soaked in a warm buttery cream sauce.

Ingredients

What You Need

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup cream for the sauce
Instructions

How to Cook It

  1. Mix the egg, sugar, jam, flour, and milk into a smooth batter.
  2. Pour into a greased baking dish.
  3. Bake until the sponge is cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Warm the butter and cream together for the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce over the hot pudding and let it soak in before serving.
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