Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa is known as the “rainbow nation” for its diversity of cultures and landscapes. The foods popular in this fascinating country are just as diverse, with many reflecting a cultural exchange between the various ethnic groups living in this country. From Afrikaners living in the rural Western Cape to hipsters in urban Johannesburg, South African society reflects a tremendous diversity of races, classes, and cuisines that have borrowed from each other. Here are just a few to whet your appetite!
If you want to try these foods for yourself, you can study abroad for a semester in South Africa through the KU Study Abroad Office. For more information, visit this website or stop by the Study Abroad Info Center in 105 Lippincott.
Bunny chow
An Indian dish from Durban
Biltong
Dried, cured meat
Boerewors
Traditional Afrikaner sausage that is “braaied” (grilled)
Braaivleis
South Africa’s version of barbecue
Mageu
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Traditional Southern African drink made from “fermented mealie pap”
Chakalaka
Spicy vegetable dish
Umngqusho
Bantu dish made of “samp” and beans
Vetkoek
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Deep fried bread sandwich, typically served with snoek fish and jam
Bobotie
spiced minced meat with egg-based topping
Koeksisters
Deep fried dessert pastry!
Gatsby
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Similar to a hoagie, popular in Cape Town
Mashonzha
Dish made with mopane worms, popular food among rural Southern Africans
Some other South African food blogs to check out, if you get a chance:
http://jetsettimes.com/2014/06/23/14-foods-youve-gotta-try-in-south-africa/