South Africa's 'cuisine' is actually very varied----reflecting it location at the tip=aka as a major trading port. Above- foods influenced by India's culture morphed with African offerings--- resulting in spice loaded (cumin, coriander, cardamom, fennel, turmeric):- to insanely hot eats. Vegetarian snacks-fried samosas...fried whole peppers-and fresh sliced veggies-paired with soothing yogurt and sauces. FYI-three of us barely made a dent into this filling appetizer. Halal meats and curries =standard fare.
CODA: South African wines are great values...the nearby Stellenbosch area-yields many typical French whites -full bodied mineral-oaked balanced Chardonnay, crisp medium body Sauvignon Blancs and red blends -sometimes with the native grape-Cinsault, that are delicious and also lean towards French wine tasting. |
