Excerpt from ‘Cooking for my father in My Cape Malay Kitchen’ – In indonesia the word “semur” is a translation of the Dutch word “smoor”, which means stewing or braising, and a dish such as ‘semur daging’ is a stewed beef recipe with a heavy Dutch influence. Both Indonesians and
It’s a labour of love, but so worth the time and effort. Come a little closer, and we’re going to fry up those samoosas.
Most Cape Malays love breaking their fast with savoury treats. This is why you’ll find a selection cocktail pies adorning our iftar tables. Sometimes the filling would be a traditional one, beef mince with sago, seasoned with salt, pepper and chili flakes, and sometimes the pastries would be filled with
Text and recipe from My Cape Malay Kitchen by Cariema Isaacs, published by Struik lifestyle, an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa. If I was to choose ‘something sweet’ that signifies my Bo-Kaap heritage, it has to be a traditional Cape Malay koesiester. I remember many a Sunday
This aromatic biscuit has been around for as long as I can remember! It’s a perfect representation of the Dutch influence in some of our Cape Malay dishes and this biscuit closely resembles the same flavours one would find in the traditional, spiced Dutch cookie named “Speculaas”. Our Cape Malay
Now interestingly enough, the first product line that manufacturers made of this biscuit was filled with white cream called “Gypsy Creams”. It wasn’t a hit in the market, sadly and in 1965 Pyotts developed a new biscuit. The biscuit was improved and it was sandwiched with a chocolate filling.
I used chilled sparkling water to create a crispier and lighter texture for the daltjies, much like you would approach a tempura batter. No baking powder is required at all! This recipe can be found in my cookbook “Cooking for my father in My Cape Malay Kitchen”, also known as
This recipe can be found in my cookbook “Cooking for my father in My Cape Malay Kitchen”, also known as “My Cape Malay Kitchen”. Available at all bookstores in South Africa and online worldwide on Amazon.
Whenever I crave comfort food, there’s one dish that always brings me back home: my late mom’s beloved Gesmore Soeseis, or “Braised Sausage.” With a rich tomato and onion-based sauce, a hint of green chili, and perfectly tender potatoes, this dish is pure nostalgia on a plate. FOR THE BRAISED
What Philly steak is to the U.S, Masala steak is to Cape Town. Now its popularity (and versatility) doesn’t restrict itself to toasted sandwiches only. It is also the ideal filling for one of Cape Town’s most prized street food favourites namely the “GATSBY”. Simply described as a large