Braai Baby Potatoes

Braai Baby Potatoes

Braai Baby Potatoes

Wham Bam
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Baby potatoes parboiled
  • Lemon zest
  • Olive oil
  • FreshRosemary

Instructions
 

  • Wrap with all ingredients in foil.
  • Place directly in coals, cook 30–40 min.
  • Serve hot in foil or crisp them over open grid.

Notes

Sidekick Energy: Steady, loyal, always shows up golden.
Keyword barbeque, BBQ, grill, vegetarian

Wild Mushroom Skillet

wild mushrooms in a skillet

Wild Mushroom Skillet

Wham Bam
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Braai

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Mixed wild mushrooms
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Fresh thyme
  • Splash White Wine
  • Veggie Stock

Instructions
 

  • Sauté mushrooms with garlic and thyme.
  • Deglaze with wine. Simmer till tender.
  • Serve warm with mains.

Notes

Side Burner Bonus: Pairs with everything, judges nothing.
Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, vegan, vegetarian

Lamb Koftas with Mint

Lamb Koftas with Mint & Lemon

Lamb Koftas with Mint & Lemon

Wham Bam
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Cuisine South African
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Braai

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Ground lamb
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Mint Chopped
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix and shape into koftas on skewers.
  • Grill 3–4 min per side.
  • Serve in lettuce wraps or flatbread.

Notes

Serving Style: Elegant scandal wrapped in greens.
Keyword barbeque, BBQ, grill, lamb

Braai Aubergine Steaks

Braai Aubergine Steaks

Braai Aubergine Steaks

Wham Bam
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Braai

Ingredients
  

  • Thick aubergine slices
  • 2 tbsp Harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix harissa, honey, and oil. Brush generously.
  • Grill 8–10 min per side over medium heat.
  • Serve with mint yoghurt or tahini drizzle.

Notes

Mood: Dramatic. Spicy. Silky.
Keyword abuergine, barbeque, Braai, egg plant, grill, vegan, vegetarian

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Traditional Chimichurri Sauce

Course sauce
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh oregano finely chopped
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Red chili flakes
  • ½ tsp Course Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika Optional

Notes

You can cut everything very finely and mix it, or give it a quick blitz with the blender.
Pro tip: It tastes better the next day.