This Asian-inspired combination of prawns, ginger and chilli is an instant favourite. Succulent seafood gets even more delicious with a spicy kick, perfect with the milder Chinese cabbage. Chilli langoustine salad will definitely give you a hot experience on a cold day.
TO DRINK: An off-dry riesling.
Prawn, papaya, raspberry and red cabbage salad is bright, sweet, and refreshing. The light prawn meat is perfect with these succulent fruits, and red cabbage adds some beautiful earthiness. Perfect for a light lunch.
If you aren’t licking the succulent sauce off your fingers when you’re done, you’re eating these sticky Asian beef ribs with savoy cabbage pancakes and bok choi wrong. Recipe by Thulisa Martins
Finely slice a medium-sized cabbage. Mix 50ml extra virgin olive oil and 25ml white balsamic vinegar (regular balsamic discolours the cabbage and doesn’t have the same clean flavour) in a bowl. Add a large pinch of coarse salt and crushed pepper to taste. Mix and add to the cabbage, tossing well before serving. Serve cool, straight from the fridge.
Craving a wrap but trying to cut down on carbs? Maybe you just want a new, creative way to use cabbage. Well stuffed cabbage leaves are a delicious variation on these rich green veggies. Packed with flavour and filling, they’re perfect for a light lunch.
Stuffed cabbage rolls with polenta and sour cream are a deliciously light dish.
Grilled venison with cabbage, lemon grass and coconut samp is a real taste explosion. It might seem unusual to pair gamey meat with such tropical flavours, but the two actually go together beautifully. Succulent rich meat and fresh samp will be your new favourite dish!
TO DRINK: Saronsberg Viognier 2009
Golden baby potatoes and sweet roasted parsnips come together in this vibrant side dish, tossed with fragrant rosemary, thyme and basil pesto, then finished with toasted pecans for crunch. Fresh, herby and full of texture, it’s an effortless addition to a Sunday roast, braai or relaxed lunch spread. Also See: Red cabbage, carrot and beetroot salad with a sweet chilli dressing https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/red-cabbage-carrot-and-beetroot-salad-with-a-sweet-chilli-dressing Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Heritage Month is a good opportunity to look beyond familiar South African dishes and consider the ingredients that have long been part of the country’s food heritage. South Africa has a wide range of indigenous food crops, including grains, pulses, leafy vegetables, tubers and fruit. Many are well adapted to local growing conditions and have traditionally been harvested, cultivated, dried or preserved for use in home cooking. Some may already be familiar, while others are less likely to appear in a supermarket trolley. Here are a few worth getting to know. Morogo Morogo is a collective term used for a…
Take the humble hot dog to the braai with these smoky, saucy pork hot dogs. Juicy pork sausages are braaied until charred, tucked into toasted rolls and topped with a crisp cabbage, carrot and spring onion slaw, all finished with a tangy mustard-mayo. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser for laid-back braais, weekend lunches and casual entertaining. Also See: Veggie burgers with Sriracha mayo slaw Feature image: Aremedia
Ah spring – a welcome reprieve from icy winds, short days and generally cold temperatures. Not to mention all the wonderfully tasty produce that can be harvested, like asparagus, peas, tender leafy greens, cucumbers and more. Wondering what you should start planting, or even just picking up from your local grocer? Here’s an extensive list of what’s in season, what to plant, and, of course, what to make. What veggies are in season this spring If you visit your local grocer or favourite grocery store, you should find some freshly harvested spring fruit and veg: Apricots Strawberries Blueberries Cherries…