South Africa
South Africa Recipes
This page now includes Bobotie, Boerewors, and Malva Pudding with ingredients and easy cooking instructions.
Recipe 1
Bobotie
Bobotie combines curried minced meat with soaked bread, then bakes it under a savory egg topping.
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
How to Cook It
- Cook the onion and ground beef in a pan until the meat is browned.
- Add curry powder and the soaked bread, then mix well.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs with milk and pour the mixture over the meat.
- 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.
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
How to Cook It
- Brush the sausage lightly with oil.
- Grill or pan-cook it over medium heat without breaking the coil apart too early.
- Turn carefully until it is browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Cook the sliced onion separately until soft if you want a topping.
- 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.
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
How to Cook It
- Mix the egg, sugar, jam, flour, and milk into a smooth batter.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Bake until the sponge is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Warm the butter and cream together for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the hot pudding and let it soak in before serving.