DURBAN MASALA FRIED FISH This Indian Food Recipe Serves 2-4 This Durban Masala Fried Fish is a Durban classic & is so quick & easy to prepare. South Africa has a lot of Indian influence so this masala fried fish originated in the city of Durban. There are many variations to this recipe whereby…
SWEETCORN & CHEESE SAMOOSA This Recipe Makes ± 24 Samoosa’s Sweetcorn & Cheese Samoosa as well as other fillings are a huge favourite in South Africa & many other parts of the world. This samoosa is vegetarian friendly & contains no meat. Sweet corn is typically corn (mielies) that have a higher sugar content.…
SOUTH AFRICAN KOEKSISTER This Recipe Makes 8 Koeksister’s The South African Koeksister is a traditional Afrikaner dessert, prepared by frying a dough & then infusing it in syrup or honey. The word “koek” derives from the Dutch word, meaning a wheat flour confectionery & “sister” refers to the tradition of two sisters plaiting doughnuts & thereafter dunking…
POPCORN CHICKEN This Recipe Serves 2-3 Popcorn Chicken also known as pops, are bite sized chicken pieces, coated & fried until golden. They are tender on the inside & crispy on the outside. If you have kids then you know that these are a must for them. Although I must admit, these pops are…
YELLADA – SESAME SEED CRISPS This Recipe Makes ± 20 Crisps Growing up, my grandmother used to always prepare these tasty treats for us. These were called Yellada – Sesame Seed Crisps which were fluffy on the inside & crispy on the outside. Yellada is the Tamil name for this treat & it is made with…
TUNA FISH CAKES This Recipe Makes ± 12 Fish Cakes If you’re a lover of all things fishy – especially tuna, then these Tuna Fish Cakes recipe is perfect for you. It can be served as a main meal or as a starter or a simple snack. The kids will also enjoy this treat, it…
PUMPKIN FRITTERS This Recipe Makes ± 30 Fritters Pumpkin Fritters are a heavenly snack or dessert. These sweet & savoury treats are also known to many South Africans as Pampoen Koekies which is the Afrikaans word for Pumpkin Fritters. A fritter is basically a portion of batter that is fried. Fritters can be filled with a…
GROUND BEEF GORDITA This Mexican Recipe Serves 4-6 Ground Beef Gordita is a super delicious recipe to have if you’re a lover of Mexican or Spanish food. I hadn’t tried Gordita’s before as being in South Africa, there are not many restaurants that actually serve them. As a lover of this cuisine, I had…
EGG TOAST This Breakfast Recipe Serves 2-3 Egg Toast is otherwise called French toast, eggy bread, Bombay toast, German toast, gypsy toast, poor knights (of Windsor), or Spanish toast, is a dish made of bread which is sometimes absorbed in milk, then in beaten eggs & afterwards fried. The name Egg Toast is actually…
SPUR STYLE ONION RINGS This Recipe Serves 3-5 Spur Style Onion Rings are popular in South Africa. Spurs onion rings are actually French Fried Onions which are a type of hors d’oeuvre (appetizers) or side dish. If you are an onion lover then these will hit the right spot! These are light & crispy with plenty…