Typical South African Food

South African cuisine is a melting pot of different traditions. With inspiration from Dutch, English and Indian immigrants..

South African cuisine is a melting pot of different traditions. With inspiration from Dutch, English and Indian immigrants combined with the native Zulu, Sothoe and Xhosa dishes, South African food is deliciously tasteful and international. Traveling through South Africa you will undoubtedly be exposed to the "Ubuntu" of the South African people which is the belief that you cannot be human all by yourself - you have to connect with other people to exist. Therefore all South Africans will generously offer food and drink to weary travelers. ListWoo offers you a list of the typical South African food you might be offered on a trip to the country, and the opportunity to rate the different dishes to your own taste.

  • 1st

    Braais

    Barbeque - often with boerewors (beef sausage), spicy lamb sausage, languster and sosaties (kebab on a stick).

  • 2nd

    Bunny Chow

    A hollowed out bread filled with an Indian curry. Usually with beans or lamb.

  • 3rd

    Chakalaka

    Spicy vegetable relish.

  • 4th

    Amasi & Mealie

    A type of sour milk with corn.

  • 5th

    Bobotie

    Beef or lamb pie with spicy raisins, apples, almonds and currypowder.

  • 6th

    Samp & Beans

    Beansauce with corn.

  • 7th

    Tomao Breedi

    Stew of lamb and tomatoes.

  • 8th

    Samoosa

    A thin layer of dough wrapped around vegetables, lamb or chicken and then deep fried.

  • 9th

    South African Shellfish

    Shrimp, fish, squid and mussel often with french fries.

  • 10th

    Chicken Liver Pate

  • 11th

    Koeksister

  • 12th

    Languster

  • 13th

    Malva Pudding

  • 14th

    Mince curry and rice

  • 15th

    Pap En Vleis

  • 16th

    Peppermint Crisp Tart

  • 17th

    Pickle Fish

  • 18th

    Potjiekes

    African stew with vegetables and different types of meat cooked in a cast iron pot over an open fire.

  • 19th

    Prego Rolls

  • 20th

    Vetkoek and mince

  • 21th

    Milk Tart

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