Recipe

Peppermint Liqueur

Peppermint liqueur has been made at the Cape (South Africa) since before 1800. Very refreshing and perfect for dinner parties.

Peppermint Liquer

Ingredients

• 250 g white sugar
• 295 ml water
• 590 ml brandy
• 3 drops peppermint oil
• 3 drops green food coloring

Directions

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar, making thick syrup. Stir in the peppermint oil and green food coloring. Allow to cool slightly before stirring in brandy. Pour into a bottle and seal. 

Recipe source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/peppermint-liqueur/detail.aspx

Picture source: http://www.luxuryrecipes.blogspot.com

Recipe

Biltong

This is a South African tradition. Nothing goes better with a braai and rugby than biltong.

Ingredients:

·        12.5 kg of beef or venison (sirloin, rump or fillet)

·        560 g finely grounded salt

·        125 ml brown sugar

·        25 ml bicarbonate of soda

·        12.5 ml freshly ground pepper

·        125 ml ground coriander (optional)

·        250 ml brown vinegar

·        2.5 ml warm water

·        Optional: add chillies to create a spicier taste.

Preparation:

1. Slice the beef or venison along the muscle line and then cut into strips about 5 to 7 cm thick, leaving a bit of fat on the strips.
2. Combine the salt, brown sugar, bicarbonate of soda, pepper and coriander and rub the meat with the mixture.
3. Place the meat in a cool area for 1 or 2 days, taking into consideration the thickness of the meat.
4. Stir the vinegar and water together and then dip the meat into it.
5. Pat the slices dry with paper towel.
6. Hang the meat up in a cool dry room with sufficient space for air to circulate.
7. Dry for 2 to 3 weeks.

Recipe source: http://www.recipesworldwide.org/countries/south-africa/biltong

Picture source: http://braaiandbiltong.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/biltong-sliced.jpg

The smell of a fresh braai with a bunch of friends - absolute bliss.

I will be posting some fun and delicious recipes that I enjoy to eat and thats very typical South African Cuisine. 

Please try a few and let me know what you think.

Typical South African "braai"

 Image source: http://www.south-africa-tours-and-travel.com/images/sosaties-and-lambchops-on-braai-foodinsouthafrica.jpg