These orange-flavoured rusks are an example of contemporary rusk-making. Rusks have been around in the southern part of Africa since 1652 when the Dutch arrived at the Cape of Good Hope. Their ship-rations included dried-out bread that is the direct ancestor of contemporary rusks. Home-bakers typically bake large batches of […]
!Nabas or Kalahari-truffles is a quintessential Namibian ingredient from the eastern, Kalahari-part of the country which is where the inspiration for this Chicken and Kalahari-truffle pie comes from. They are only available during April and May after good rains. Here they are used as part of a filling for a […]
This smashed sweet potatoes recipe add a delicious twist to what is already a supreme ingredient. Garlic butter and a handful of parmesan cheese take the humble sweet potato to new heights. Delicious food does not come easier. Boil some sweet potatoes then lightly flatten them with a fork. Pour […]
This melktert ice cream is an unorthodox way to present the flavours of this iconic dish. Melktert ice cream combines the warm notes of spices with the coldness of the ice cream for something familiar yet unique. Melktert is the Afrikaans word for “milk tart” and consists of a sweet […]
Who does not like shortbread cookies? Originally from Scotland, these cookies have just three ingredients: flour, butter and sugar. These ingredients were considered luxury items and the cookies were reserved only for special occasions. Shortbread is an important part of Scottish culture. In Shetland, for example, it was traditional to […]
These quick jam doughnuts are ideal for whenever the sugar cravings kick. But they have a little story. The German jam doughnut known as the “Berliner” is one of Namibia’s iconic confectionaries. Brought here by early German settlers it is very popular with afternoon coffee or tea. But, the Berliner […]
This fermented chilli sauce is not only very versatile, but it also has a long shelf life. This recipe makes use of this old technique to preserve excess chillies by turning them into a flavourful sauce. Fermentation is a slow process but requires very little time and effort. Very little […]
Making koeksisters the traditional way is time-consuming. Many thus avoid making this delectable traditional pastry at home. Fortunately, that does not have to be the case. These here are made from the very versatile 2-ingredient dough. This dough can be used for just about anything you can think of: flatbreads, […]
Skuinskoek is a traditional confectionary that originated in the Namaqualand region in South Africa. It is a deep-fried sweet doughnut-like confectionary flavoured with aniseed. Its name is derived from the angular, diamond-like shape of the doughnut. It is likely that the first skuinskoek was made from left-over mosbolletjie dough. Mosbolletjies […]
Making bread at home does not have to be difficult or require hours of anyone’s time and this easy flatbread recipe is proof of that. Consisting of only two ingredients, this dough can be used for just about anything. You can use it for savoury dishes such as pizza, buns, […]