Lamb Koftas with Mint

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Lamb Koftas with Mint & Lemon

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 26 minutes mins

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

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Braai Aubergine Steaks

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

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

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Traditional Chimichurri Sauce

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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.

Butterflied Chicken

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Butterflied Chicken with Chimichurri

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Equipment

• Braai

Ingredients

  

• 1 Whole Chicken Butterflied
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Marinate chicken in olive oil + spices.
• Grill skin-side down first, flipping halfway.
• Serve with generous chimichurri spooned on top

Notes

Pro Move: Serve with compliments. It thrives on praise.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, chicken, grill

Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Muhammara

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(Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, sauce

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp Red Bell Peppers (roasted, peeled)
• ½  cup Walnuts
• 1 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
• 1 clove Garlic
• ½ tsp Cumin
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Roast peppers over open flame till charred. Peel skin
• Blend all ingredients to a rich dip.
• Serve with seeded crackers or braai-toasted flatbread.

Notes

Philosophical Note: Deep thoughts may occur mid-dip.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, bell pepper, Braai, dip, grill, red pepper, sauce, vegan, vegetarian

Mini Halloumi Slabs

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Mini Halloumi Slabs

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 250 g Halloumi Cheese Thickly Sliced
• Olive oil for brushing
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

 

• Oil slices, grill 3–4 min per side till golden.
• Serve warm, with lemon.

Notes

Reminder: Halloumi doesn’t do abandonment. Watch it like a hawk with good taste.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, grill, vegetarian