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Bobotie Recipe - A traditional and delicious South African version of meatloaf, made with curry spices, chutney, almonds, and raisins. Serve with boiled rice and chutney.

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Bobotie

A traditional and delicious South African version of meatloaf, made with curry spices, chutney, almonds, and raisins. Serve with boiled rice and chutney.

By Caryn Scanlan

South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding) Recipe - This rich, South African pudding contains no marshmallows, but probably got its name from its spongy texture! Delicious served hot or cold with cream.

South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding)

This rich, South African pudding contains no marshmallows, but probably got its name from its spongy texture! Delicious served hot or cold with cream.

By HYNCH

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South African Melktert (Milk Tart) Recipe -

South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

"My 'ouma' South African grandmother's legendary milk tart. It is lip-smacking. The recipe is a real winner. It is a traditional South African tart that is very easy to prepare."

By TWAKMUIS

Gisela's Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - This smooth butternut squash soup, with the warm flavor of orange, relies on the simplest of ingredients to let the flavor of the squash shine through.

Gisela's Butternut Squash Soup

This smooth butternut squash soup, with the warm flavor of orange, relies on the simplest of ingredients to let the flavor of the squash shine through.

By SouthAfricanSweetie

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Best Bobotie Recipe - This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It's delicious!

Best Bobotie

This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It's delicious!

By trixie

Milk Tart Recipe - The sugary crust dough is pressed into the pie tin and baked. The sweet, milky thick custard filling is then poured into the baked shell, sprinkled with cinnamon and chilled. Makes two lovely pies.

Milk Tart

The sugary crust dough is pressed into the pie tin and baked. The sweet, milky thick custard filling is then poured into the baked shell, sprinkled with cinnamon and chilled. Makes two lovely pies.

By RENE CONRADIE

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Zimbabwean Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe - This hearty and delicious soup combines a wonderful variety of vegetables with peanut butter, chicken, and a few red pepper flakes for unexpected flavors and just the right amount of kick.

Zimbabwean Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This hearty and delicious soup combines a wonderful variety of vegetables with peanut butter, chicken, and a few red pepper flakes for unexpected flavors and just the right amount of kick.

By mary

Beef Curry Soup Recipe - Cubes of beef are simmered with potatoes and onions in a curry powder seasoned beef broth in this South African recipe.

Beef Curry Soup

Cubes of beef are simmered with potatoes and onions in a curry powder seasoned beef broth in this South African recipe.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Chutney Chicken Recipe - Cut the sweetness of prepared chutney with packaged onion soup in this quick chicken bake.

Chutney Chicken

Cut the sweetness of prepared chutney with packaged onion soup in this quick chicken bake.

By Sharon Plett

South African Yellow Rice Recipe - This is a traditional South African recipe, which comes from the great culinary tradition of the Cape Malays -- originally brought in as slaves in the 17th century. It's easy and plain, but great with meats like venison, corned beef tongue or any meat with gravy. Also usually served with Bobotie: There is a good recipe by Caryn on this site.

South African Yellow Rice

This is a traditional South African recipe, which comes from the great culinary tradition of the Cape Malays -- originally brought in as slaves in the 17th century. It's easy and plain, but great with meats like venison, corned beef tongue or any meat with gravy. Also usually served with Bobotie: There is a good recipe by Caryn on this site.

By DEONI

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Chocolate Fondue L'Afrique Recipe - Enjoy this easy-to-make, elegant chocolate dessert fondue starring South Africa's famous butterscotch-flavored Amarula liqueur that's distilled from the fruit of the amarula or 'elephant tree.'

Chocolate Fondue L'Afrique

Enjoy this easy-to-make, elegant chocolate dessert fondue starring South Africa's famous butterscotch-flavored Amarula liqueur that's distilled from the fruit of the amarula or 'elephant tree.'

By calkevin77

Tomato Bredie Recipe - This lamb dish is a traditional South African meal, and is good winter fare. Bredie is an old Cape name for a dish of meat and vegetables stewed together so that the flavors intermingle.

Tomato Bredie

This lamb dish is a traditional South African meal, and is good winter fare. Bredie is an old Cape name for a dish of meat and vegetables stewed together so that the flavors intermingle.

By WILLIAM R

Curry Beef Soup Recipe - A chunky beef stew with potatoes in a flavorful curry and beef broth.

Curry Beef Soup

A chunky beef stew with potatoes in a flavorful curry and beef broth.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Pumpkin Casserole/Souffle Recipe - Pumpkin puree is baked with eggs, milk, and flour creating an East African pumpkin casserole or souffle perfect as a side dish.

Pumpkin Casserole/Souffle

Pumpkin puree is baked with eggs, milk, and flour creating an East African pumpkin casserole or souffle perfect as a side dish.

By Kattygirl

South African Lamb Sosaties(Kebabs) Recipe - This is a traditional South African braai (bbq) dish that can also be prepared using venison or beef. This dish is best if meat and vegetables are allowed to marinate overnight before grilling.

South African Lamb Sosaties(Kebabs)

This is a traditional South African braai (bbq) dish that can also be prepared using venison or beef. This dish is best if meat and vegetables are allowed to marinate overnight before grilling.

By BOEREWORS

Beetroot Pancakes Recipe - These crepe-like rolled pancakes, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with orange segments, are a colorful variation on a South African dessert favorite.

Beetroot Pancakes

These crepe-like rolled pancakes, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with orange segments, are a colorful variation on a South African dessert favorite.

By cultmovieguy

South African Brown Pudding Recipe - A traditional South African dessert that comes together quickly. A sauce is prepared while the pudding is baking and then poured over the pudding when it comes out of the oven.

South African Brown Pudding

A traditional South African dessert that comes together quickly. A sauce is prepared while the pudding is baking and then poured over the pudding when it comes out of the oven.

By Olivia

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Cape Malay Pickled Fish Recipe - This recipe is a traditional Easter time classic in Cape Town, South Africa. It is served mainly with hot cross buns or freshly baked bread.

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

This recipe is a traditional Easter time classic in Cape Town, South Africa. It is served mainly with hot cross buns or freshly baked bread.

By NITSCKIE

Spicy Potato Noodles (Bataka Sev) Recipe - Chickpea flour and mashed potatoes get heat and flavor from fresh green chiles, ginger, garlic, and turmeric in this crispy fried snack.

Spicy Potato Noodles (Bataka Sev)

Chickpea flour and mashed potatoes get heat and flavor from fresh green chiles, ginger, garlic, and turmeric in this crispy fried snack.

By Doughgirl8

South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread) Recipe - Traditional South African vetkoek are balls of deep-fried dough that can be stuffed with sweet or savory fillings for a delicious snack.

South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)

Traditional South African vetkoek are balls of deep-fried dough that can be stuffed with sweet or savory fillings for a delicious snack.

By gerhardp