In Canada many people would say this mouth drooling dish is the result of a barbecue. However, South Africans would know that this is the result of a Braai. The word braai was derived from the Dutch word ‘braden’, which means ‘roast’.
During holidays and celebrations, South Africans will gather to host a braai with their hungry friends and family members. A braai consists of meat cooked over an open flame, on a wood or charcoal grill. Commonly grilled meats at a braai are chicken, lamb and vorst.
Although a good braai is delicious, you can’t just have a Brie on its own. If you are looking for a way to incorporate South African culture into your dishes this thanksgiving, meet up with your loved ones and create a seven colours dish.
Seven colours dish is a traditional dish that commonly includes rice or pap, chicken, lamb and/or beef, sweet potato and/or chakalaka, beets, spinach, potato salad and/or coleslaw.
This dish is a great example. White rice. Red tomato sauce. Orange chakalaka. Yellow mash potatoes. Green spinach. Brown chicken. Purple beets. An array of food that’s flavours are just as colourful as they are visual appealing.
But wait a minute… what about dessert?
When most people think of thanksgivings dessert, they think of apple or pumpkin pie. A classic South African dessert is quite minimal and has two ingredients: Jell‑O and custard. Simple and delicious.
Whether it’s a braai, a seven coloured dish, jello and custard or all of the above, head to the store, before its too late, and add a little South African flare to your Thanksgiving meal.