South Africa
South Africa: Recipes and Cuisine
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Bobotie
(South African curried meat casserole)
Bobotie is a very old South African dish with probable origins in Indonesia or Malaysia. The name derives from the Indonesian "bobotok," and the dish was likely adapted by Dutch traders and brought back to the region around Cape Town. Every South African cook has his or her own favorite version of this dish, some very simple, others quite elaborate. Bobotie is typically served with geelrys (yellow rice) and a side of mango chutney. Read more »
Geelrys
(South African yellow rice with raisins)
Geelrys is one of many South African dishes with roots in the Dutch East Indies. This gaily yellow side dish is the traditional accompaniment to bobotie. Read more »
Mealie Pap
(South African cornmeal mush; see Ugali recipe)
Samosas
(Indian deep-fried potato pastries)
Samosas are the perfect chaat, or Indian snack food. These tetrahedral pastry pockets are made with a variety of stuffings, both vegetarian and with meat. But a simple spiced potato and pea filling is the most popular.
