Let SAA fly you to your destination of choice to explore the African culinary scene.
From the humble maize/grain porridges and root vegetables that form the basis of so many
diets, to grand feasting dishes such as breyanis, tagines, stews and aromatic curries, Africa’s
favourite foods offer something for every palate.
SOUTH AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE
Barbecued meat and maize porridge is a combination Mozambique’s cuisine is a heady blend of African,
dearly beloved across many cultures in Southern Africa, Portuguese, Oriental and Arab flavours – think fragrant
and particularly in South Africa, where the “braaivleis” spices, hot piri piri and creamy coconut sauces, with hints of
(barbequed meat) is a treasured institution and practically cashews and peanuts.
a national sport. “Pap en vleis” (literally, “maize porridge Sizzling, spicy prawns and seafood are often a first
and meat”) encompasses virtually any combination of choice for visitors to Maputo, but don’t miss the iconic
starch and braaied or stewed meat, with an obligatory Mozambican dish Galinha à Zambeziana, a succulent feast
side-serving of spicy gravy, relish or chakalaka. of chicken cooked with lime, pepper, garlic, coconut milk
Shisa nyama, meaning “burn the meat” in Zulu, has come to and piri piri sauce.
refer to a festive “bring-and-braai” gathering; Shisa nyama It’s generally known simply as grilled chicken piri piri by
restaurants are often located next to butchers’ shops so tourists, and is traditionally served with matapa, a dish of
patrons can select their own meats and have them cooked cassava leaves cooked in a peanut sauce.
to order over fiercely hot wood fires. Visit The Green Turtle at Inhambane Province; Txhapo
When next you’re in Johannesburg, visit Meat Lounge in Txhapo in Maputo or The Restaurant @ Casa Rex
Sunninghill or Bra Joe’s in Alexandra for some shisa nyama. in Vilanculos.
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