South African· Recipes
Ouma's Kitchen
The dishes South African expats crave — shared by members, rated by everyone.
📍 Bo-Kaap, Cape Town · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Melktert
Milk tart — a cinnamon-dusted, just-set custard in a sweet crust. Every ouma has the best one.
No ratings yet⏱ 1 h
Buttermilk rusks
Twice-baked, rock-hard and made for dunking in rooibos or coffee. The taste of every South African road trip.
No ratings yet⏱ 4 h 30 min
Bobotie
Gently spiced mince baked under a savoury custard, with bay leaves on top. Serve with yellow rice and chutney.
No ratings yet⏱ 1 h 10 min