10 Dishes
Biltong
Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, Zambia, Namibia
Africa
Similar to jerky. Raw meat, such as beef or game meats like ostrich, cut into strips, cured and dried. Also …
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Boerewors
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia
Africa
This is a South African spiced mixed-meat sausage that was developed by the Afrikaans-speaking white farmers, the Boere, and is …
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Koeksister
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Africa
A South African syrup-coated doughnut in a twisted or braided shape (like a plait).
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Melktert
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Africa
A South African dessert. It is a sweet pastry crust containing a creamy filling made from milk, flour, sugar and …
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Potbrood
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Africa
A bread first made by the Boer settlers of what is now South Africa. Potbrood was traditionally baked in a …
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Potjiekos
Namibia, South Africa
Africa
Literally translated "small pot food", is a stew prepared outdoors. It is traditionally cooked in a round, cast iron, three-legged …
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Tomato bredie
Namibia, South Africa
Africa
A South African stew, referred to in Afrikaans as "tamatiebredie", normally made with mutton, is cooked for a very long …
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Pumpkin soup
Northern Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria
Africa
Thick soup made from a purée of pumpkin.
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Sosatie
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa
Africa
A traditional South African dish of meat (usually lamb or mutton) cooked on skewers. The term derives from "sate" ("skewered …
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Kapana (grilled meat)
Namibia
Africa
Spicy Namibian grilled beef strips over open fire, often served with chakalaka and rice.
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