{"id":30949,"date":"2024-09-16T06:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T06:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=30949"},"modified":"2024-09-16T08:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T08:38:57","slug":"the-quintessential-south-african-food-pantry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-quintessential-south-african-food-pantry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quintessential South African Food Pantry"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Heritage Day around the corner, what better time to celebrate all things South African? As a diverse nation, we all have unique tastes, but the one thing that we can agree on is what our quintessential South African food pantry items are. We look at some of the most iconic South African food brands and items that should be in your kitchen cupboard.<\/p>\n

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South African Food We Love<\/h3>\n

Some food items we can’t do without…<\/p>\n

All Gold Tomato Sauce<\/h4>\n

Made with 36 tomatoes and an unlimited amount of love, All Gold<\/em> will always have a spot on our shelf.<\/p>\n

Mrs Balls Chutney<\/h4>\n

Whether you like it spicy, peachy or classic, there\u2019s nothing that reminds us of the taste of home like old Mrs B’s blatjang<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Mielie Pap<\/h4>\n

The finely ground maize meal works hard as both a sweet and savoury dish. What would breakfast or braai be without it?<\/p>\n

Chakalaka<\/h4>\n

While we\u2019re on the subject of pap, you simply can\u2019t have it without chakalaka<\/a>. The fiery relish is a necessity on top of pap.<\/p>\n

Peri Peri Sauce<\/h4>\n

Some people make theirs, some buy it ready-made. No matter how you get your fix, peri-peri sauce is right up there with tomato sauce in the pantry-staple department.<\/p>\n

Aromat<\/h4>\n

Good for you? Debatable. Delicious? Absolutely! We\u2019ve upgraded from simply sprinkling the \u2018general purpose\u2019 seasoning over eggs to using it as popcorn flavouring. Don\u2019t tell mom.<\/p>\n

Ouma Rusks<\/h4>\n

If you had a cup of coffee and didn\u2019t \u2018dip \u2018n Ouma,’ did that coffee even happen?<\/p>\n

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Try our LCHF Pumpkin Seed & Nut Rusks recipe<\/a>\u00a0or this Buttermilk and Bran Rusk recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fig Konfyt<\/h4>\n

We\u2019re quite serious about our cheese, and serious cheese calls for serious accoutrements, where only fig konfyt<\/em> will do.<\/p>\n

Brandy<\/h4>\n

No introduction needed. We\u2019re all partial to a Brandy & Coke<\/a>, even if we\u2019ll never admit it.<\/p>\n

Ultra Mel Custard<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s like they boxed up the flavour of childhood happiness.<\/p>\n

Koo Apricot Jam<\/h4>\n

This tastes so good, even grannies all over the country passed this off as their own.<\/p>\n

Biltong<\/h4>\n

Probably the<\/em> quintessential South African food, if ever there was one. A household staple \u2014 we’ve even known the odd vegetarian to gnaw on a snapstick.<\/p>\n

Condensed Milk<\/h4>\n

What else would South Africans use to over-sweeten their coffee?<\/p>\n

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\nIt’s also the perfect addition to these Moerkoffie Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rooibos Tea<\/h4>\n

If ever there was a national treasure, this would be it! While it is, of course, a drink, our list of South African pantry staples would not be complete without it. Not only is it delicious, it has remarkable health benefits<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

Maltabella<\/h4>\n

The hearty, creamy porridge-like mixture is what powered most school children through until lunchtime.
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Black Cat Peanut Butter<\/h4>\n

What else would you put on your witbrood sarmie<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Peppermint Crisp<\/h4>\n

Potentially the single most important chocolate for South Africans, and forms part of an iconic dessert \u2013 the classic Peppermint Crisp tart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nTry our cake version of the tart<\/a>, or this Banting-friendly version<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jimmy\u2019s Braai Sauce<\/h4>\n

Almost a non-negotiable when throwing a chop on the braai.<\/p>\n

Castle Lager<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s refreshing, crisp and a stock standard at nearly every organised sports game.<\/p>\n

Nik Naks<\/h4>\n

They\u2019re cheesy, they\u2019re crispy and they coat your fingers with weird orange dust. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n

Creme Soda<\/h4>\n

As a kid, it was a weekend treat. As an adult, it\u2019s a weekend hangover cure also known as a ‘green ambulance.’<\/p>\n

Samp<\/h4>\n

The chunky, comforting, anytime dish always has a place in our pantry. A South African food staple, for sure.<\/p>\n

Oros<\/h4>\n

The taste of childhood and reminiscent of sports day when it was served in large plastic dispensers.<\/p>\n

*See how some of these South African foods fare when Americans try out our ‘weirdest’ and most wonderful foods.<\/p>\n