What do people eat in South Africa?

Diet

The South African diet is often determined by a person’s economic status. Beef, mutton, a variety of curries, green vegetables, pumpkins, and other foods are eaten. Staples include potatoes and rice. South Africa produces a great variety of food. Dinner, usually eaten after 6 pm, is the main meal.

Mealtime

The continental style of eating is generally observed by urban South Africans. In rural areas, people often eat with spoons or their fingers.

Popular South Africa Recipes

Biltong (South African Dried Meat) - Side Dish
Bobotie (Beef Pie) - Main Dish
Cape Kidgeree (Fish and Rice) - Main Dish
Green Bean Bredie (Lamb and Green Bean Stew) - Main Dish
Green Bean Salad - Side Dish
Green Mango Atjar (Green Mangoes preserved in Spiced Oil) - Side Dish
Green Mealie Bread (Corn Bread) - Bread
Hot Turkey Curry Salad - Side Dish
Klappertert (Coconut Pie) - Dessert
Mealie Soup (Corn Soup) - Soup
Putu-Pap - Bread
Raisin Tart with Sour-Cream Sauce - Dessert
Rock Lobster Soup - Main Dish
Sosaties (Grilled Marinated Meat with Apricots) - Main Dish
South African Vegetable Curry - Main Dish
Tomato Salad - Side Dish
Yellow Melon Muscadel (Melon Salad) - Side Dish
Yellow Rice - Side Dish

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