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    Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp Curry

    By Bokenpop aka Madeleine

    5 Reviews

    Frans's Prizewinning Bobotie

    Frans's Prizewinning Bobotie

    Lamb's Neck Potjiekos

    Lamb's Neck Potjiekos

    Mussel, Fish and Butternut Chowder ... or Stew!

    Mussel, Fish and Butternut Chowder ... or Stew!

    Most Popular South African Main Dish Recipes

    Chicken in Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
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    I found this recipe on-line while looking for South African recipes and it stated: "adapted from South African Gourmet Food and Wine by Rosen &...

    Chicken in Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

    Recipe #309422

    Chicken in Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

    By diner524 on June 15, 2008

    Recipe #309422

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    "I found this recipe on-line while looking for South African recipes and it stated: "adapted from South African Gourmet Food and Wine by Rosen & Loon""

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    Ingredients: pepper, dry mustard...

    42 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Spicy Lentils (South Africa)
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    A nice warming spicy side.

    Spicy Lentils (South Africa)

    Recipe #173826

    Spicy Lentils (South Africa)

    By Rita~ on June 20, 2006

    Recipe #173826

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    "A nice warming spicy side."

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    Ingredients: cumin seeds, orange lentils...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew
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    Found online at www.fooddownunder.com, while looking for economical 'African' recipes.
    Tasty and nutritious, a vegetarian main dish or...

    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew

    Recipe #348276

    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew

    By Karen Elizabeth on January 8, 2009

    Recipe #348276

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    "Found online at www.fooddownunder.com, while looking for economical 'African' recipes. Tasty and nutritious, a vegetarian main dish or a good side dish. You could easily add garlic, cooking it with the onions, add some mushrooms, adding with the tomatoes, and I think some chilli, fresh, powdered or flaked, would also add a bit of spice to this..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, oil, onions...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Braai'd Snoek
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    Snoek cooked over coals with an apricot and Masala marinate.

    Braai'd Snoek

    By VinceBeijer on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473846

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    "Snoek cooked over coals with an apricot and Masala marinate."

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    Ingredients: coarse salt, garlic, masala...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #463229

    Deep, Dark, Delicious Oxtail Stew
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    Although I know my American friends do not favour "the extra bits" of an animal, you haven't eaten a deeply satisfying meat stew until you've...

    Deep, Dark, Delicious Oxtail Stew

    By Zurie on August 29, 2011

    Recipe #463229

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    "Although I know my American friends do not favour "the extra bits" of an animal, you haven't eaten a deeply satisfying meat stew until you've tasted oxtail! It's such a flavourful meat that it needs little in the way of seasonings. Oxtail comes neatly cut up and packaged, it's clean, and it's oh, so simple to cook. I made it over the weekend,..."

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    Ingredients: dry red wine, onions...

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    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 8 mins

    Recipe #457217

    Boom Chakalaka(Vegetarian)
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    Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships of South Africa, chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for...

    Boom Chakalaka(Vegetarian)

    By Sharon123 on May 24, 2011

    Recipe #457217

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    "Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships of South Africa, chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for generations of black South Africans, and is a required condiment at South African braais, or barbecues. Chakalaka can be served hot or cold, over mealie pap, with slices of bread, or as a condiment..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, curry powder...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew
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    Found online at www.fooddownunder.com, while looking for economical 'African' recipes.
    Tasty and nutritious, a vegetarian main dish or...

    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew

    Recipe #348276

    African Spinach and Peanut Butter Stew

    By Karen Elizabeth on January 8, 2009

    Recipe #348276

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    "Found online at www.fooddownunder.com, while looking for economical 'African' recipes. Tasty and nutritious, a vegetarian main dish or a good side dish. You could easily add garlic, cooking it with the onions, add some mushrooms, adding with the tomatoes, and I think some chilli, fresh, powdered or flaked, would also add a bit of spice to this..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, oil, onions...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #173753

    African Potato and Collard Green Stew
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    This hearty stew that originated in areas of South and East Africa. Potatoes, both sweet and white, as well as cauliflower, calcium-rich greens, raisins,...

    African Potato and Collard Green Stew

    By Rita~ on June 19, 2006

    Recipe #173753

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    "This hearty stew that originated in areas of South and East Africa. Potatoes, both sweet and white, as well as cauliflower, calcium-rich greens, raisins, and spices make a savory and nourishing meal to warm us on cold winter nights. Serve topped with rice, couscous, or quinoa."

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    Ingredients: cauliflower heads, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #80430

    Litchi Fish
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    This is an interesting weekday dinner. Any firm fleshed fish can be used. I sometimes place sliced onions along with the fish to the dish which makes...

    Litchi Fish

    By Bokenpop aka Madeleine on January 8, 2004

    Recipe #80430

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    "This is an interesting weekday dinner. Any firm fleshed fish can be used. I sometimes place sliced onions along with the fish to the dish which makes for a richer flavour in the gravy in the end."

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    Ingredients: fresh parsley, litchis...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

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    Spicy Jumbo Shrimps With Old Cape Flavours
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    A simple shrimp (prawn) recipe with a leaning towards the tandoori style. Use the largest shrimp you can get, and sea-fresh shrimps are always better...

    Spicy Jumbo Shrimps With Old Cape Flavours

    Recipe #290203

    Spicy Jumbo Shrimps With Old Cape Flavours

    By Zurie on March 5, 2008

    Recipe #290203

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    "A simple shrimp (prawn) recipe with a leaning towards the tandoori style. Use the largest shrimp you can get, and sea-fresh shrimps are always better tasting than farmed shrimp. But if beggars can't be choosers, the spice in this recipe will make any shrimp or prawn taste great! (Edited on 21 Oct 2010)"

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    Ingredients: shrimp, fresh ginger...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Zurie's Pork Tenderloin With Yoghurt, Mustard and Prunes
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    This is a nice combination of flavours. Use plump dried prunes and remove the pips. It's a good idea to put dried fruits in bottles and fill up with...

    Zurie's Pork Tenderloin With Yoghurt, Mustard and Prunes

    Recipe #301890

    Zurie's Pork Tenderloin With Yoghurt, Mustard and Prunes

    By Zurie on May 2, 2008

    Recipe #301890

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    "This is a nice combination of flavours. Use plump dried prunes and remove the pips. It's a good idea to put dried fruits in bottles and fill up with sherry, port or brandy: they plump up beautifully, last forever, and taste great in dishes like these."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, cream...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #289376

    Afrikaner Chops
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    Lamb chops with a sweet and sticky sauce. Yummy, but quite rich so serve with "light" accompaniments. Preparation time excludes marinating time...

    Afrikaner Chops

    By Shazzie on February 29, 2008

    Recipe #289376

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    "Lamb chops with a sweet and sticky sauce. Yummy, but quite rich so serve with "light" accompaniments. Preparation time excludes marinating time of approx. 2 hours."

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    Ingredients: cream, mustard powder, oil...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    All-In-One Roast Chicken Dinner
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    Don't expect a fine dining recipe -- this is rustic, comfort food for the busy cook, which will fill the kitchen with its fragrance as it roasts! I...

    All-In-One Roast Chicken Dinner

    Recipe #362986

    All-In-One Roast Chicken Dinner

    By Zurie on March 26, 2009

    Recipe #362986

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    "Don't expect a fine dining recipe -- this is rustic, comfort food for the busy cook, which will fill the kitchen with its fragrance as it roasts! I make this dish at least once a week or ten days, and always heave a sigh of relief when I've shoved the entire dinner into the oven in one go and can leave it to cook itself, while I do something more interesting!..."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, Dijon mustard...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

    South African Sausage (Boerewors)
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    This is the best sausage I have ever had. It will make any South African Homesick instantly. It is very filling. I got it when I lived in South Africa...

    South African Sausage (Boerewors)

    Recipe #50588

    South African Sausage (Boerewors)

    By Zookeenee on January 10, 2003

    Recipe #50588

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    "This is the best sausage I have ever had. It will make any South African Homesick instantly. It is very filling. I got it when I lived in South Africa for a couple of years."

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    Ingredients: casings, fresh ground black pepper...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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