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Tumeric Rice (Borrie Rys)

Posted by Sccuddlers  

This recipe comes from South Africa. Borrie is the Afrikaans word for tumeric or yellow. Borrie rys is customarily served with curry dishes or stews. Historically this is known as "funeral rice" because it was often served at funeral... MORE»

Recipe #303606

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Brandied

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef~V  

My husband teases me because I have tried almost everything with Amarula. Here's another one I find I like really well. Brandy and Amarula...... make mine a double! MORE»

Recipe #303443

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Quick Choc Mousse Filling for Cakes or Swiss Roll!

Posted by Zurie  

This is a filling I really needed in a hurry one day, long ago, and created it on the spot with available ingredients. It's an easy and quick substitute for more involved recipes. Just one caveat: use a high-quality chocolate. The first ingredient... MORE»

Recipe #303258

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Golden-Topped Fish Fillets

Posted by Zurie  

This is one of the most outstanding toppings for fish fillets. It does not overpower the fish, and tastes absolutely great. The recipe is from a very popular South African cookbook writer, Lynn Bedford Hall. I cannot count how often I've made this... MORE»

Recipe #302474

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Fresh Green Asparagus on Smoked Fish Fillets

Posted by Zurie  

This is an appealing and easy little starter. Buy the smoked fish at a deli or shop: the best would be smoked trout fillets, but smoked angelfish or salmon would be fine. I use green asparagus because we're not very fond of the white ones. Recipe... MORE»

Recipe #302088

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Barbecue Sauce for Chicken on the Grill

Posted by Zurie  

I always fully bake chicken pieces or halved chickens destined for grilling over coals, to save us all that problem of having a scorched or burnt chicken which is still not cooked through! There are bbq experts who can actually grill chickens, get... MORE»

Recipe #302041

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Sportsman's Pudding

Posted by Zurie  

This simple, delicious dessert was originally named after a legendary South African rugby player! It's the kind of pudding which gets passed on from cook to cook over the years. Delicious, saucy and fattening! MORE»

Recipe #301906

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Zurie's Pork Fillet With Yoghurt, Mustard and Prunes

Posted by Zurie  

This is a nice combination of flavours. Use fresh prunes and remove the pips. It's a good idea to put dried fruits in bottles and fill up with sherry, port or brandy: they plump up beautifully, last forever, and taste great in dishes like these. MORE»

Recipe #301890

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Green Apple Chutney

Posted by Zurie  

There are literally thousands of chutney recipes for the home cook. Chutney is a wonderful condiment to have at hand, as it livens up red meat dishes, pork and grilled meats, and can be used in barbecue sauces, in sandwich fillings and in ground... MORE»

Recipe #301331

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Silver Spoon Fruity Chutney

Posted by Zurie  

Chock full of fruity flavours, this chutney is delicious! The recipe should make about 10 cups, so here's a chance to batch-cook enough chutney for your pantry. Delicious with curries. Actually, chutneys go with all red and grilled meats, should... MORE»

Recipe #301120

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Delicious Marinated Onion Rings for Salad!

Posted by Zurie  

At certain times of the year it's impossible to find sweet onions. The strong onions are really way too harsh in a gentle salad. In a restaurant we had this on our salad, and it wasn't hard to figure out how to imitate it. It's so very easy ...... MORE»

Recipe #300539

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Mussel, Fish and Butternut Chowder ... or Stew!

Posted by Zurie  

Chowder? Well, it's more like a saucy stew! This is simple, rustic, quick and easy, and you can taste and adjust seasonings. Sweetish vegetables go wonderfully well with seafood, and the tiny chilli pepper bite is great. Great for an easy main... MORE»

Recipe #300385

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Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!

Posted by Zurie  

In South Africa "fruit salad" means something a little different from most American recipes. A definitive recipe does not exist: you use what fruits you have, and in summer and fall the choice is enormous. This is a healthy, simple way... MORE»

Recipe #299347

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Carrots in Spiced Verjuice Sauce

Posted by Zurie  

This simple recipe is for Mickydownunder, who wondered why there were so few recipes with verjuice on Zaar! Verjuice/Verjus is a slightly fermented, slightly acidic grape juice product. It is excellent in cooking and is worth looking out for. In... MORE»

Recipe #295650

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Amarula Cheesecake

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef~V  

As called several times, the Amarula Queen, and the love of cheesecakes, I had to post this recipe. Taking the ingredients of my favorite cheesecake and adding a little Amarula this makes a decadent, rich and creamy cheesecake that gets rave... MORE»

Recipe #293639

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South African Beesting Cake With Custard Filling

Posted by Zurie  

I do not know where the "bee-sting" comes from, but this is a very popular cake in local home industries: those little shops filled with the specialties of good home cooks. This cake takes a little time, but it is worth it: it is cut... MORE»

Recipe #290993

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Spicy Jumbo Shrimps With Old Cape Flavours

Posted by Zurie  

A simple shrimp (prawn) recipe with a leaning towards the tandoori style. Use the largest shrimp you can get, and sea-fresh shrimps are always better tasting than farmed shrimp. But if beggars can't be choosers, the spice in this recipe will make... MORE»

Recipe #290203

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Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Curry Powder - South African Spice Mixture

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial... MORE»

Recipe #289383

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Cape Malay Mango Atjar - South African Mango Chutney

Posted by French Tart  

This easy to make and flavourful South African preserve is wonderful with curries, stews and casseroles - and I have also used it in toasted cheese sandwiches as well! Atjar was introduced to South Africa by the Malays about a century ago. It... MORE»

Recipe #289381

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Afrikaner Chops

Posted by Shazzie  

Lamb chops with a sweet and sticky sauce. Yummy, but quite rich so serve with "light" accompaniments. Preparation time excludes marinating time of approx. 2 hours. MORE»

Recipe #289376

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