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Cape Malay Curry Recipe

curry infused with warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and cloves, often made with chicken or lamb and sweetened with dried fruit like apricots.

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Ethiopian Carrot Pate Recipe

A smooth, spicy-sweet spread made from cooked carrots, garlic, and berbere spice mix—served as a dip or side dish

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Xhosa Infino (Wild Spinach) Patty Recipe

A traditional wild spinach dish made with leafy greens , maize meal (pap), and often flavoured with onion and a touch of oil or butter.

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Xhosa Pot Bread Recipe

A soft, steamed bread cooked in a pot, traditionally served with stews or meats.

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Congolese Spinach Recipe

In the Kikongo language of the Congo it’s commonly referred to as Mfumbwa or Fumbwa

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Boeber Dessert is inspired by traditional Cape Malay cuisine

a pudding or a thick, creamy drink. The thickness is determined by the amount of sago used

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Bobotie Dish

it’s a spicy creation made with minced ostrich, beef, or lentils and baked with a savoury custard topping

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Lentil Dahl with Roasted Butternut Recipe

A comforting, mildly spiced lentil stew served with chunks of sweet roasted butternut squash, influenced by Indian cuisine

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

A slow-cooked chicken stew with preserved lemons, olives, and Moroccan spices, served in a traditional tagine pot

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Cape Malay Pickled Fish (South Africa)

flavorful and aromatic dish, traditionally served cold. It consists of firm white fish—such as hake or kingklip—that is first fried