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"This is a traditional South African recipe, which comes from the great culinary tradition of the Cape Malays -- originally brought in as slaves in the 17th century. It's easy and plain, but great with meats like venison, corned beef tongue or any meat with gravy. Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes. Posted for Zaar World Tour II."

Ingredients: ground turmeric, dark seedless raisins...

""Begrafnisrys" actually means "Funeral Rice". In the old days people came from very far, with buggies and oxwagons and horses, to attend funerals. These people had to be fed, and enormous amounts of food were prepared. One of the regular dishes at funeral dinners was this yellow rice, which is now an old traditional dish and definitely..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, golden raisins...

"This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"A wonderful African inspired yellow rice dish that my Mum always makes. I have adapted her recipe slightly - and this cooks very well in a rice cooker - a gadget I would NOT be without! If you don't have any fruit chutney available, add a handful of sultanas & toasted flaked almonds and maybe a tablespoon of peach or apricot jam too. A wonderful..."

Ingredients: pepper, fruit chutney...

"Very traditional, very comforting! Rather don't use tapioca, which is similar but has much larger "beads" or grains. Tapioca would need soaking overnight."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, sago...

"I found this recipe online for Zaar World Tour. It recommends serving it with curries or bobotie."

Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh ginger...

"Another truly South African taste experience. There are many versions of this recipe and this is mine. I serve this rice with frikkadelle accompanied by a simple beet salad and steamed greenbeans."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, long grain rice...

"This recipe was shared with me by a friend from South Africa. I'm usually not a lover of curry but this was so good!"

Ingredients: curry powder, diced tomatoes...

"The perfect rusk recipe for dunking in coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. I actually sell these rusks to make a little extra money!"

Ingredients: bran-rich flour, margarine...

"An easy side dish also known as funeral rice. Everyone's stove top produces different heat, adjust cooking temps as you normally do for rice. I like to substitute low salt chicken broth for the water. Use your favorite rice except for brown."

Ingredients: fresh ginger, cold water, rice...

"A tea time recipe that sounds easy and delicious found on http://www.godsglory.org/Recipes.htm. States "The following recipes are some traditional favorites in South Africa." Feel free to use Splenda in place of the sugar (I have done this with good results)."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, margarine, milk...

"This is a (slighty tweaked) recipe from Mariette Crafford, a South African food writer. It's the best shortcrust pastry I've ever tasted. It can be used raw, if you don't want to be bothered with blind baking, but I have found that blind baking does guarantee a more golden pastry colour. The cornstarch (known as cornflour here) practically..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, cream of tartar...

"I have been playing around with my rusk recipe (wholewheat buttermilk rusks) and I have tweaked it a little for completely different version. Hubby says these are better! A lower GI version, if you like."

Ingredients: mixed seeds, margarine, nuts...

"Braii is the name for a traditional South African barbecue, where this flavorful bread would be served as part of an elaborate feast including grilled meat, salads and ginger beer. Another great recipe from "the Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa." Cook time includes rising time."

Ingredients: ground cumin, eggs, ghee...