Traditional milk tart with almond crust Almost every South African knows that you can’t go wrong with a good old melktert. A family favourite for generations, there isn’t much to improve on, but we’ve still tried our best! This traditional milk tart with almond crust has a slightly crumblier golden base, but is still guaranteed to be an instant hit. MAKES 1 milk tart | COOK TIME 1 hr + 1 hr to chill INGREDIENTS Pastry 200 g (2 cups) ground almonds 100 g brown sugar 50 g cold butter, cubed 30 ml (2 tbsp) ice water Custard 4…
Chocolate and chilli is one of those combinations that was probably met with a few raised eyebrows upon being introduced. The two are just a little too different,…
Mutton Curry We love a heart-warming curry in winter. This mutton curry is perfect for a cold winter’s night. A full-bodied, ripe Chenin Blanc’s fruity characters will beautifully offset the earthy flavour of the lamb. COOKING TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 5cm piece fresh ginger, grated 500g mutton knuckle 30ml (2 tbsp) medium curry powder 30ml (2 tbsp) garam masala 2,5ml (½ tsp) turmeric 30ml (2 tbsp) ground cumin 15ml (1 tbsp) ground coriander 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 4 ripe tomatoes,…
Individual bobotie pots are certainly classically South African. One of the nation’s most popular traditional dishes, the meat is well-seasoned and baked until deliciously tender. It’s especially tasty when served with…
Wholesome and comforting. Beef, barley and wild rosemary soup uses simple ingredients to create a delicious bowl of comfort. The perfect dish for a cold night.
Pears add a great flavour and texture to this classic dessert COOK’S TIP Make sure the custard does not overheat or the eggs will overcook and the custard…
Print Recipe Griddled corn mealie pap Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 40 mins + 1 hr to cool Ingredients 2 whole mealies 330g cooked, stiff mealie pap 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil + 5ml (1 tsp) extra for greasing 100g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 125ml (½ cup) Parmesan, grated
Need to whip up a tasty, impressive breakfast in a jiffy? Keep a bag of pancake mix in your cupboard for fritters in a flash. We bought Golden Cloud Pancake Mix and followed the packet instructions to make up about half of the mix. We added a large tin of drained corn kernels, seasoned the mix and added a bit more dry mix for a thicker, puffier fritter. If you don’t feel like corn, try grated baby marrows (water squeezed out), cooked cauliflower, grated carrot or peas. A blob of crème fraîche or sour cream flavoured with snipped, fresh herbs…
Quail is a common meat in many European dishes. It has a lean, gamey meat that becomes wonderfully flavourful after marinating. Vine roasted quail is an elegant dish that’s…