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What to Eat in South Africa
South African menus range from pap and braai to Cape Malay bobotie and Durban bunny chow; region and cooking method are better guides than one national dish.
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Begin with pap to understand a widely used staple, then try a dish tied to the place you are visiting. Bunny chow belongs to Durban’s Indian food history, while bobotie reflects Cape cooking. Biltong and droëwors are useful dried snacks for a travel day.
Useful to know
In KwaZulu-Natal, look for bunny chow: curry served inside a hollowed loaf.
At a braai, ask what accompanies the grilled meat; pap and tomato-onion relish are distinct parts of the meal.
For a Cape meal, compare spiced bobotie with a fish dish or a milk-based dessert.
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