12 unique potjie dishes to try Posted on 8 July 2021 Tags:potbrood, Potjie, potjiekos Forget sourdough recipes and the various home brewing concoctions making the lockdown rounds on social media at the moment. The art of potjie making is a staple of South African cooking. It brings many together to share from one pot and is the way to go when loadshedding strikes. With most South Africans at home for the lockdown, you’ll have plenty of time to get the fire going. Grab your cast-iron pot and embrace the slow bubbling of some delicious potjiekos! Also read: How to master the perfect potjie Here are some savoury – and sweet! – potjie recipes to try while you’re at home: Stews, bredies and curries Vegetarian South Africa is a meat-loving nation, but why not ditch the meat and keep your standard potjie veg mix. Add different textures and some protein with legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and your choice of beans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bring & Braai Catering 🇿🇦🇬🇧 (@bringandbraai) on Sep 17, 2017 at 3:01pm PDT Butternut bredie This fragrant dish includes some delicious spices and makes for a delicious winter potjie. Find the recipe here. Image: Brandon de Kock. Curries A pot of curry is a delicious winter warmer. Spice up your traditional potjie and try a seafood or mussel pot. If you really want to change things up, try an aromatic Thai-style potjie. Make sure your sound is on for the full volume while watching this short clip: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Pillay (@brian_pillay) on Nov 18, 2018 at 4:35am PST We can’t get enough #potjie! A spicy twist – cross between Thai & SA cuisines in one pot(jie): https://t.co/RDIpaFy0EQ #LoveFoodMovement pic.twitter.com/eBO3boUGK7 — Food Lover’s Market (@FoodLoversMkt) June 29, 2017 Potjiekos dumplings Another popular potjiekos favourite is to make dumplings. Add your dumplings to the pot when your meat is nearly done cooking. Potjie kos with Dumplings. My work is done here. pic.twitter.com/HpfNFFvQIs — Zulu Observer (@MoekehM) June 30, 2018 Oxtail potjie If you’re tired of your traditional lamb, chicken or beef potjie, why not indulge in a hearty oxtail pot? View this post on Instagram #oxtailpotjie #happy #rustigesaterdag A post shared by Gerhard (@gerhardroodt86) on Dec 7, 2019 at 6:14am PST Also read: Paella, the new potjie Breads Potbrood Make a traditional plain ‘loaf’ or else mix it up with ingredients such as corn, cheese, herbs or even beer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martelize Brink (@martelizebrink) on Apr 9, 2020 at 5:51am PDT Rolls This is a fun potbrood tweak that makes it easier for everyone to dig in and simply pull the bread apart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claire Gunn – Artist (@clairegunnart) on Dec 1, 2017 at 9:14am PST Potjie puds Check out these yummy sweet treats you can bake on the fire. Recipes courtesy of Jan Braai. Malva Everyone has something to say about who makes the best malva pudding, but have you ever tried making it over the coals in a cast-iron pot? Malva pudding potjie based on @manmetdiepan‘s original recipe. The business. pic.twitter.com/cWo0TBvhcD — Jan Braai (@janbraai) July 2, 2013 Apple tart From the stewed apples to the crumble, you can enjoy this classic even when you cook it over the coals. Find the recipe here. Image: Jan Braai Giant blueberry muffin Try this unique Jan Braai recipe. You can find the recipe here. Image: Jan Braai Carrot cake potjie Here’s another spicy, fragrant favourite that you can bake over the fire. Find the recipe here. Image: Jan Braai Chocolate fondant potjie Some things are just better with chocolate, and potjies are no different. CHOCOLATE FONDANT POTJIE PUDDING https://t.co/dHp1vvKCph pic.twitter.com/MJIt422z31 — mrsjonesandme (@mrsjonesnme) November 12, 2016 Also read: 10 of the best potjie tips from Getaway readers Image supplied Related Posts A South African summer with a Caribbean Twist 22 November 2022 South Africans more than deserve laid-back days in the sun this summer. Caribbean Twist is the... read more 10 coffee shops to visit in Johannesburg 1 November 2022 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky. We’ve put together a list... read more Celebrity chefs will fire up a custom-built kitchen at Decorex Joburg 20 July 2022 It’s going to be hot in the concept kitchen at Decorex Joburg this year as... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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