Words tagged “food” (24)
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example
I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽
A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.
Example
Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.
Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example
We are braaing boerewors and steak.
This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.
Example
Tonight, we deserve to have braai and celebrate the great year we've had
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example
I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.
A spicy vegetable dish traditionally served as a sauce or relish with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries
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