South African Recipes

Malva Pudding is a classic South African dessert which has a spongy caramelized texture which is doused in a buttery cream sauce. This pudding is traditionally served with custard or ice cream.

25 · 15 minutes · These date balls are so more-ish you won't be able to stop.

16 · 30 minutes · Pounded Yam is a staple in many African homes, but it is not usually eaten by itself, it is often paired with many delicious African soups, and stews like Egusi, okra soup, Jute leaves soup (Ewedu), or Stewed Spinach (Efo Riro).

A traditional South African stew and a favorite for special occasions like Christmas dinner. The stew is typically made with lamb or mutton, prepared with ingredients such as tamarind, onions, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, allspice and nutmeg. It's important to use as little water as possible and braise the meat slowly when preparing this hearty stew. The shoulder, rack of lamb, loin chop, ribs or shanks are usually the best cuts of lamb for this dish. The meat is cooked with a little…

Because of my great love-affair with Middle Eastern food, I'll be making Roast lamb with saffron honey for this year's feasting table.

These air-fried bread pockets make an easy savory snack and a simple lunchbox idea.

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Make easy custard squares with just 3 ingredients! Make this easy 3 ingredient dessert with puff pastry, custard and marshmallows.

59 · 60 minutes · Milk tart with creamy filling and a homemade crust is a South African classic. Perfect as dessert or served for tea time.

African Pancakes — a comforting, rich, tender and tasty pancakes that are a cross between crepe and American pancakes. A great make ahead breakfast topped with either butter, syrup or cinnamon sugar! Not a Week goes by, in my household ,without making these tender pancakes – they are my son’s favorite breakfast. Who am I kidding, ... View More