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South Africa is well known for its incredible sights and the wonderful animals that are indigenous to the vast country. However, there is more to South Africa than breathtaking views and beautiful creatures. The wonderful country is also home to a range of fascinating and delicious foodstuffs that you likely won’t be able to easily locate in many other places across the world. In fact, South African food is so unique that importing the genuine stuff has become a stable market to provide South African immigrants and others who enjoy food with a link to proper South African. With this in mind, here is a handful of the most delicious South African foods that you could give a go.
1. Biltong
One of the single most iconic South African foods, biltong is a dried-meat product that many assume to be similar to jerky. However, the air drying, curing and seasoning techniques that are applied to the creation of biltong elevate it so completely above most jerkies that comparing the two becomes similar to comparing a machete to a butter knife. Yes, they are, loosely speaking, a similar product, but they so utterly different that the comparison can serve no purpose.
This is one of those snacks that you just can’t stop eating once you start, which means that you’ll want to have a solid supply of biltong to keep you going. If you aren’t in South Africa, this usually leaves you with one of two choices. You can learn to make your own biltong, as this isn’t the most complicated thing to do and is honestly quite fun once you’re into it. Alternatively, you can import proper South Africa-made biltong through a service such as Cape To Cairo, which will help keep you supplied on the good stuff without requiring you to make it yourself.
2. Droëwors
Droëwors is another dried-meat product, similar in some ways to biltong but made to be similar to boerewors as well. This treat is a good snack for when you’re on the go and is one of the easier ones to transport as it comes in the form of dried sausage.
3. Boerewors
What’s a good braai without some boerewors? This incredibly tasty sausage often serves as the center of your entire braai experience and is a welcome addition to any occasion. If you haven’t tried boerewors before, then you don’t know how good a sausage can truly be.
4. Peppermint Crisp Tart
One of the single most iconic desserts you could have in ol’ SA, a peppermint crisp tart is always sure to go down well. Made with Orley whip, tennis biscuits, caramel treat and, of course, peppermint crisp, this lovely dessert is not only easy to make, but also easy to eat.
5. Bobotie
A lovely dish made from spiced minced meat coated in pastry, bobotie is more or less an easy meat pie and is generally just a tasty, easy dish. If you’re looking for something tasty, filling and low effort, bobotie is a brilliant way to go. You can find the ingredients you need at an african store.
