LOCAL FLAVOURS AND INNOVATIONS
As the sun sets over the rugged landscapes of the Western Cape, there’s an age-old tradition that comes to life with crackling flames and mouthwatering aromas – the braai.
This beloved South African pastime brings communities together, celebrating the art of outdoor cooking with local flavours and innovative recipes. At Geo Culture, we understand the importance of quality firewood in enhancing the braai experience.
Whether it’s the aromatic Rooikrans, robust Blackwattle, or the intense heat of Namibian hardwoods like Camel Thorn (Kameeldoring), Sekelbos, or Thorn Mix (Doring Mix), our selection ensures that every flame ignites a culinary adventure.
Here are some simple Cape favourite recipes for your next braai.
Main Dishes
Cape Malay Sosaties
Ingredients: Cubed lamb or beef, onions, peppers, apricot jam, curry powder, vinegar.
Method: Marinate cubed meat in a mixture of apricot jam, curry powder, vinegar, and seasoning. Thread onto skewers alternating with onions and peppers.
Grill over Rooikrans wood until cooked through, basting with marinade.
Cape Snoek
Ingredients: Fresh snoek fillets, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Method: Rub snoek fillets with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill over Bluegum wood, skin-side down, for 8-10 minutes until cooked through, turning once.
Braaibroodjies
Ingredients: Sliced bread, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, chutney.
Method: Layer bread slices with cheese, sliced tomatoes, onions, and chutney.
Grill over Blackwattle wood until golden and cheese is melted.
Desserts
Grilled Cling Peaches with Honey
Ingredients: Fresh cling peaches, honey, cinnamon.
Method: Halve peaches and remove pits. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Grill over Camelthorn wood, cut-side-down, until caramelised.
Chocolate Braai Bananas
Ingredients: Bananas, chocolate chips, marshmallows.
Method: Make a lengthwise slit in each banana and stuff with chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Wrap in foil (or leave in skin) and grill over Sekelbos wood until chocolate is melted and bananas are tender.
Side
Roosterkoek
Ingredients: Flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, butter.
Method: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth, then divide into balls.
Flatten into rounds and grill over a mix of Bluegum and Blackwattle wood until golden and cooked through.
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