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"This is a wonderfully thick and flavourful milk custard set in a crust. A traditional tart which is loved by young and old alike. Children especially love the filling as a dessert."

Ingredients: cinnamon, prepared graham cracker crusts...

"This is a dish from the Malay cooks that were taken by the Dutch to SA"

Ingredients: curry powder, eggs...

"I do not know where the "bee-sting" comes from, but this is a very popular cake in local home industries: those little shops filled with the specialties of good home cooks. This cake takes a little time, but it is worth it: it is cut into thin layers, which is spread with a custard filling. It's a delectable cake! Prep time is a guess!..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, cream...

"Delicious pie that is very popular in South Africa Cook time does not include time to bake your crust."

Ingredients: cinnamon sugar, cornstarch...

"This traditional South African Melktert or Milk Tart is a variation of an egg custard pie which originated with the Dutch settlers who came South Africa in the 17th Century. Melktert was then adapted and made a purely South African creation by the Cape Malays. Apparently wives reputations hang on their Melkterts and recipes are family heirlooms. So,..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cornflour...

"This is a very tasty and nutricious diabetic friendly recipe for Bombay Chicken from South Africa. Serve it over brown rice."

Ingredients: bouillon, curry powder...

"This is a common South African dish, also known as Beef Pie."

Ingredients: curry powder, eggs...

"A delicious and wondrous bobotie, the prep on this is only 20 mins so don't let the list of ingredients scare you (even though i admit, i take 30 but the recipe says 20) Obviously you can omit the fritters and salsa but i think it makes the whole dish special"

Ingredients: ground turmeric, curry powder...

"This is a South African adaption of a dessert made of almonds, coconut and rice. Recipe by chef Keith Famie."

Ingredients: oranges, zest of...

"This is a South African recipe, easy and delicious."

Ingredients: curry powder, eggs...

"There are as many variations for bobotie as there are cooks. The only secret is to find you own favourite amount and mix of spices! Other than widely believed, bobotie did not come with the slaves from Indonesia, but was actually brought from Holland by founding father Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. Why then the spices, so typical of Indonesian and Sri..."

Ingredients: spices, curry powder, eggs...

"This is a family recipe from my birth country. It is absolutely unusual and fabulous for potluck dinners as the meat mixture and rice should be served at room temperature to enhance flavours. The accompaniments complete the exotic presentation of the dish. Your guests will be begging for the recipe!"

Ingredients: coconut, brown gravy mix...

"No, it's not ice fream, but a dessert my mom used to make when we were kids, ages back. It so quick and simple and do not be fooled by the plain ingredients: it's delicious!!! She used Sugar Frosted Flakes for the crust, but that is no longer available (at least not in South Africa)."

Ingredients: frosted flakes, whole milk...

"This month this recipe won 1st prize in a cookery competition in an Afrikaans women's magazine. The magazine is on the lookout for the "best" of South African traditional recipes. The winner, and creator, of this recipe is Frans Kleingeld of Langebaan on the West Coast (locals and ex-pats will know exactly where that is!) Don't be..."

Ingredients: chutney, curry powder, eggs...