Category: Food

Bunny Chow

Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.


I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.



Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.


1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.



Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.


I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽



Amasi

A Xhosa and Zulu term for thick curdled milk, also known as maas; similar to yoghurt. A traditional drink, amasi is now produced commercially.


Xhosa people would choose amasi over meat.



Dumpie

A dumpie is a term that refers to a 340ml beer or cider.


I prefer drinking dumpie over a ngudu.



Ngudu

The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)


Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud



Inqaba

Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.


I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.



Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.



Black Juice

Another name for Carling Black Label. South Africa's favourite beer. Some may call it Zamalek.


Yho the babalaas you would swear I was drinking Black Juice.



Boerewors

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.


We are braaing boerewors and steak.




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