southern africa and vegan

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Recipes

Mushroom Kebabs for the Grill

Posted by Zurie  

I tasted these first at a Saturday Farmers' Market at Stellenbosch (near Cape Town). The lady who sold them had several types of mushrooms on her skewers and grilled them over coals — so use as many types of mushrooms as you can get — or one... MORE»

Recipe #397660

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Tempeh Stew

Posted by The Savvy Chef  

Tempeh is one of my favourite meat substitutes, especially for heartier meals or as a comfort food. In this stew, the tempeh absorbs all the wonderful flavours from a full-bodied red wine resulting in a satisfying dish. MORE»

Recipe #391733

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Simple Tomato-And-Onion Sauce (Southern African)

Posted by Zurie  

Posted for "Looking to Africa", African Cooking Forum, Jan 2009. This is an example of the simple sauce which is made to serve as a "salsa" or topping for cornmeal porridge or "pap", a staple food, in almost all of... MORE»

Recipe #345682

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Parsley Pesto (Useful for Many Dishes!)

(3 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

Simple throw-together recipe, for which you really must have garden-fresh flat-leafed parsley. Use lime juice if possible, it's so tangy. Parsley is one of the most nutritious herbs, packed with antioxidants, but seldom used in quantity. I can eat... MORE»

Recipe #320393

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Okra and Tomatoes

(5 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This is the BEST thing My Mother in law makes and I can't wait for the okra to grow in the summer so I can pair garden fresh okra with garden sweet tomatoes! Yum! A Texas 1015 onion is best here but any sweet onion will do. If you can't get your... MORE»

Recipe #309730

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South African Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)

Posted by Enjolinfam  

This is a traditional South African Samp (mngqusho) and Beans (mbotyi) recipe. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to our family and we thought it was delicious. Samp is the same thing as hominy, except the kernels are... MORE»

Recipe #309678

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Pap (Potatoes and Cornmeal)

(3 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. Serve this with Chakolaka (Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry)). I think the Pap would taste too plain without the Chakolka or something... MORE»

Recipe #309584

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Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry)

(3 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. She eats this with Pap -Pap (Potatoes and Cornmeal), but says it can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat or vegemeat or with... MORE»

Recipe #309581

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South African Inspired Potato Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

A recipe from Linda Johnson. The carrots may not normally be added in a South African Potato Salad, but she adds them for color and nutrition. Cooking time doesn't include time to cook potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #307578

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Carrot Sambal (Wortel Sambal)

(2 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

From “The Africa Cookbook Tastes of a Continent” by Jessica B. Harris. -South Africa. MORE»

Recipe #305968

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Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!

(10 reviews) 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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Ouma's Comforting, Healthy Vegetable Broth

(1 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

When winter howls outside there is nothing more soothing than a bowl or cup of thick soup. The orange juice and spices in this recipe lend it the slightest tang and piquancy without interfering with the wholesome veggie taste. This is my own... MORE»

Recipe #237298

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Afrikaanse Stoofschotel

Posted by VValt  

Vegan potatoes w/cabbage dish from Lesotho. MORE»

Recipe #221763

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Mint Sauce, Cape Style

Posted by Zurie  

No roast lamb is quite perfect without home-made mint sauce on the side! Mint is a wonderful herb which aids digestion. (As an aside: the leaves can safely be steeped in boiling water like tea leaves, and a little added to colicky babies' bottles:... MORE»

Recipe #215872

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Zimbabwe Greens

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

They use different greens in Africa but collard greens come the closest. Adapted from Recipes from countries around the world. MORE»

Recipe #200972

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My Mother's Cucumber Sambal

Posted by Charliecooks  

Not very authentic, but delicious! MORE»

Recipe #199824

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Dhansak Spice Paste

Posted by PinkCherryBlossom  

Some spice pastes contain various colourings and flavorings. This one is natural and will keep for upto one week. MORE»

Recipe #195149

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Greens With Pumpkin Seeds

Posted by PinkCherryBlossom  

This is a very quick South African meal for one. Nutritious and tasty too. Eat with new potatoes or wholemeal dumplings or stuff a pita bread with it. Delicious. MORE»

Recipe #184315

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Spicy Lentils (South Africa)

(9 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

A nice warming spicy side. MORE»

Recipe #173826

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African Potato and Collard Green Stew

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This hearty stew that originated in areas of South and East Africa. Potatoes, both sweet and white, as well as cauliflower, calcium-rich greens, raisins, and spices make a savory and nourishing meal to warm us on cold winter nights. Serve topped... MORE»

Recipe #173753

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