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    South African Recipes

    Our members' favorite South African recipes include varied dishes from this cuisine, from sausage to sweet fritters.

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    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad
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    Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the...

    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

    Recipe #172804

    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

    By Rita~ on June 15, 2006

    Recipe #172804

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    "Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, red pepper flakes...

    50 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    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

    Crock Pot Leg of Lamb
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    I love the flavour combination of lemon, garlic and herbs with lamb and this recipe fulfills my taste buds' expectations! This is not meant to be a...

    Crock Pot Leg of Lamb

    Recipe #113015

    Crock Pot Leg of Lamb

    By Bokenpop aka Madeleine on March 9, 2005

    Recipe #113015

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    "I love the flavour combination of lemon, garlic and herbs with lamb and this recipe fulfills my taste buds' expectations! This is not meant to be a roast, but is meant to be fall apart soft - almost like a Mediterranean flavoured "pulled lamb"."

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    Ingredients: dried mint, dried oregano...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

    Milk Tart
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    This is a recipe that was given me by a friend from South Africa. There is nothing complicated or sophisticated about it. Maybe that's why it tastes...

    Milk Tart

    Recipe #61828

    Milk Tart

    By evelyn/athens on May 8, 2003

    Recipe #61828

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    "This is a recipe that was given me by a friend from South Africa. There is nothing complicated or sophisticated about it. Maybe that's why it tastes so good. Be sure to make this if you have kids."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cornstarch, eggs...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Madras Curry Powder
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    This is an Indian recipe, but embraced by South Africans where there is a large Indian population.

    Madras Curry Powder

    Recipe #174350

    Madras Curry Powder

    By Sharon123 on June 21, 2006

    Recipe #174350

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    "This is an Indian recipe, but embraced by South Africans where there is a large Indian population."

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    Ingredients: coriander seeds, ground cardamom...

    19 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Quick Yeast Bread
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    If you don't have a bread machine, this is the easiest yeast dough recipe by far. There is no overbearing yeast flavour and it is a good dense bread....

    Quick Yeast Bread

    Recipe #89164

    Quick Yeast Bread

    By Bokenpop aka Madeleine on April 16, 2004

    Recipe #89164

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    "If you don't have a bread machine, this is the easiest yeast dough recipe by far. There is no overbearing yeast flavour and it is a good dense bread. Please note: time to make includes rising time."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, salt, sugar...

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:40 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    African Obsession
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    This exotic martini is made with Amarula Cream Liqueur from South Africa. After watching the great fun the chimps were having eating the Marula fruit on...

    African Obsession

    Recipe #173567

    African Obsession

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 17, 2006

    Recipe #173567

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    "This exotic martini is made with Amarula Cream Liqueur from South Africa. After watching the great fun the chimps were having eating the Marula fruit on a cable program, I had to buy a bottle. If you enjoy the flavors of caramel with hints of chocolate and vanilla -- this liqueur made from a special fruit found only in one location in Africa is for..."

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    Ingredients: cream, Creme de Cacao, milk...

    14 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 3 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...

    14 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!
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    In South Africa "fruit salad" means something a little different from most American recipes. A definitive recipe does not exist: you use what...

    Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!

    Recipe #299347

    Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!

    By Zurie on April 18, 2008

    Recipe #299347

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    "In South Africa "fruit salad" means something a little different from most American recipes. A definitive recipe does not exist: you use what fruits you have, and in summer and fall the choice is enormous. This is a healthy, simple way to end any meal, whether humble or grand. Serve with ice cream, sweet whipped cream or custard, or plain,..."

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    Ingredients: canned peach halves, kiwi fruits...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    South African Creamy Delight
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    Found this recipe at a drink site on-line.

    South African Creamy Delight

    Recipe #309558

    South African Creamy Delight

    By diner524 on June 15, 2008

    Recipe #309558

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    "Found this recipe at a drink site on-line."

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    Ingredients: Kahlua, irish cream...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 2 mins

    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad
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    Another recipe I found on-line while searching for South Africa recipes to post for ZWT.

    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

    Recipe #307216

    Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

    By diner524 on June 4, 2008

    Recipe #307216

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    "Another recipe I found on-line while searching for South Africa recipes to post for ZWT."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, hot water, salt...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Rooibos Chai
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    Rooibos leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently...

    Rooibos Chai

    Recipe #140691

    Rooibos Chai

    By NcMysteryShopper on October 10, 2005

    Recipe #140691

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    "Rooibos leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, tea leaves...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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