Traditional Food

The most popular traditional food of South Africa is 'mieliepap', a maize and meal porridge. It is enjoyed by all the races of Africa, either black or white. It can be served in the breakfast or in the main course of the meal. In the breakfast, mieliepap is served with butter and cheese toppings.

A favorite traditional dish of South Africa is the 'braai' (meaning barbecue or roast). The traditional way of preparing meat is by grilling over open fire or stewing on hot coals with the help of a three-legged cooking pot called potjie (made up of cast iron). Meat cooked by this method, often accompanied by cooked vegetables, can be obtained in the restaurants of South Africa. Chakalaka is a favorite dish of the foreign tourists, which is a vegetable stir-fry served with the roasted meat.