Steve O'Dea
South Africa is a country with taste. The incredible dishes and desserts that originate here should be experienced all over the world. Here is my absolute favourite foods to try in South Africa (or to try make, right in your home). If you have more favourites that you'd like me to add to this list, please drop a comment!
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Malva pudding is a rich, decadent South African dessert. Served with ice cream or custard, this is a sure crowd pleaser.
Peppermint crisp tart is sinfully decadent and delicious. The heavier cream, caramel and cookies is offset with the cooling peppermint. Perfection.
Milk tart is a very old traditional Afrikaans pudding. With a custard-like consistency and a baked base, this is one to impress the folks with. The cinnamon also adds an interestingly excellent contribution to the tart.
Just as wonderful as South Africa's sweet treats, is their savoury meals. This chicken potjie is made on an open fire, and includes only healthy, wholesome ingredients. It is closely related to a slow-cooked stew, but a whole lot better.
Just as good as the last, is the oxtail potjie. It is rich, gamey, and just all-around brilliant. Potatoes and red wine make a feature in this stew too.
Normally paired with a braai or one of the above potjies, roosterkoek is a fantastic traditional South African bread, made on the fire. It can also be eaten with apricot jam and cheese. However you enjoy it, it's sure to be memorable.
Vetkoek is a traditional deep fried dough, generally eaten with a South African curry mince. It's not exactly a healthy recipe, but goodness it is tasty.
Living and working in Dublin as a Private Chef in a small catering company. Enjoy travelling around Europe in between contracts, especially to Portugal and Spain and taking cooking classes there.
