These spicy *Cape Malay biscuits are traditionally flavoured with cardamom and ground, dried naartjie (tangerine) peel. As an alternative to naartjie peel, finely grated orange zest works just as well. We serve our karamonk biscuits …
Categories: African Recipes
Ethiopian Carrot Pate Recipe
In Ethiopian culture, spices aren’t just used for flavour; they’re also symbols of hospitality and community. Sharing a meal is a sacred act, a gesture of friendship and connection. And in every bite, you can taste the warmth and generosity of Ethiopian hospitality, infused with the rich flavours of its spices. …
Xhosa Pot Bread Recipe
Our Xhosa pot bread is soft-centred with a delicious outer crust. Xhosa pot bread also known as “Umbhako” is traditionally made in a heavy pot with a lid over an open fire but you can just as easily bake it in an oven. …
Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe
Regardless of your country of origin, there is very little quite like a comforting bowl of tomato soup in winter. Our recipe has a little added heat owing to the addition of green masala. “Masala” means mix and refers to the subtle blend …
Xhosa Imfino (Wild Spinach) Patty Recipe
Imfino is a leafy, green vegetable that traditionally grows wild. It can be cooked and eaten in much the same way as spinach. In fact it’s often referred to as African spinach. While the traditional Amaxhosa (Xhosa) people of …
Holiday Eggnog with a South African Twist
Eggnog is not for everyone. You either love it or hate it. However, eggnog die-hards argue that those who do not enjoy chugging it have yet to taste the real thing. While its lineage is contentious most egg-noggers agree …
Moroccan Zeilook Recipe
Morocco is often associated with pointy-top tagines imbued with bold flavours, subtle spices, usually served with couscous. The Arabic food language of Morocco sounds as delicious as the cuisine tastes. Without even knowing …
Cape Malay Chicken Satays with Peanut Sauce
The story of Cape Malay cuisine starts with the involuntary migration of people in the 17th century from various parts of South East Asia – including Malaysia and Indonesia. Brought to the Cape as slaves, they brought with them …
5 Easy South African Cocktail Recipes
Make the first offering at your next dinner party hassle-free and utterly palate-thrilling with these easy do-it-yourself South African cocktails …
Ethiopian Iab Creamy Dip
Ethiopian iab cheese (also known as ayeb or ayib) is a white curd-style homemade cheese similar to Greek feta. It is a central ingredient in Ethiopia’s widely consumed iab dip, which has a refreshingly cooling flavour …
