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South African Food

South Africans love their braai (barbeque) and are passionate about how it should be done, so be warned - don't interfere with a South African man and his braai! There are many =delicious, traditional South African foods available: the most famous of these is probably biltong, which is strips of dried meat which come in various flavour and types. Potjiekos is a delicious slowly cooked meat and vegetable stew, which is traditionally cooked over an open fire. Mielie Pap, a stiff corn meal mix, is a staple food of South Africa. Boerewors, a spicy sausage almost always cooked on the braai. Bobotie is a famous Afrikaans mild Malay curry and rice dish. For those with a sweet tooth, melktert (milk tart) and koeksisters are very sweet and delicious doughy treats.

If you really want to treat yourself why not try Skop, the head of a cow, sheep or goat. The head is first scrubbed to remove the skin and unwanted parts like the ears and nose are cut off before the head is boiled and simmered. This is a dish favoured by African men. There are also chicken feet and heads to delight your senses, and if you prefer the creepy-crawly side of life you can try another delicacy- The Mopani Worm.

Although there are many South African traditional foods, you will also find Chinese restaurants, Indian restaurants, Fish and Chip Shops, Sushi Bars and many other more mainstream eateries. So don't worry if Kudu and Crocodile are not to your taste, everyone is catered for in South Africa

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