When it comes to cooking, they say there’s no place like home…and they’re right. Many of us learnt to cook from those we love, our family, the ones who knitted us together and filled us with flavour. And as we grow, the legacy continues to the next generation. Now, we can proudly say, I Cook with Canola. Celebrate SA’s rich diversity with 11 bespoke recipes that honour culture and canola goodness in every bite.
Take a sip of your delicious drink, now let’s get cooking, Chef!
This bold Xitsonga-inspired bowl layers creamy coconut-braised chicken, rich coconut samp, smoky fire-roasted tomato sambal and crunchy groundnut chilli topping for the ultimate modern South African comfort meal packed with texture and flavour.
Nwa nyana wa xakunwa xa wena xo nandziha, kutani sweswi a hi sunguleni ku sweka, Chef! Xibya lexi xi hlohloteriwile hi swakudya swa Vatsonga naswona xi hlanganisa khukhu leyi swekiweke hi khokhonati, samp leyi nga ni khirimi ya khokhonati, sambal ya matamatisi lama hisiweke ni topping ya ti-groundnut leti nga ni chilli. I swakudya swa manguva lawa swa Afrika Dzonga leswi teleke hi nantswo wo hambana-hambana ni texture yo tsakisa.
Golden mini vetkoek buns, juicy spiced ostrich patties, crunchy blooming onion petals, smoky chilli mayo and rich tomato smoor come together in this bold South African street-food-inspired slider.
A final sprinkle of flaky salt and herbs makes the sliders pop visually for serving and photography.
Goue mini-vetkoekbroodjies, sappige gekruide volstruispatties, krakerige bloeiende uieblaartjies, rokerige chilli-mayonnaise en ryk tamatie-smoor kom saam in hierdie gewaagde Suid-Afrikaanse straatkos-geïnspireerde slider.
These flame-grilled Cape Malay-inspired flatbreads are layered with juicy masala chicken, creamy coriander mayo, crunchy chickpeas, peach atchar and fresh herbs for the ultimate modern South African sharing dish.
These sticky sweetcorn ribs are smoky, spicy, buttery and completely addictive. Finished with cooling herb yoghurt cream, toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh lime, this modern South African side is made for sharing.
Add lime right before serving to keep the flavours fresh and vibrant.
Lezi mbambo zombila ezinamathiselako zinentuthu, zinobabayo, zinobhotela begodu ziyalutha ngokuphelele. Ziqedeliswa nge-herb yoghurt cream epholileko, imbewu zethanga ezithosiweko kanye nelayimu elitjha, okwenza kube lisekelo lesimanje laseSewula Afrika elenzelwe ukwabelana.
Faka ilayimu ngaphambi kokuphakela ukuze ukunambitheka kuhlale kutjha begodu kukhanya.
This modern South African twist on arancini transforms our homegrown samp into crispy golden bites filled with melted cheese and served with rich tomato relish and herb mayo. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and made for dipping.
Le nguqulelo yale mihla yaseMzantsi Afrika ye-arancini iguqula isampu yethu yasekhaya ibe ziibhola zegolide ezikrispiyayo ezizaliswe yitshizi enyibilikayo, ziphakwe kunye ne-tomato relish etyebileyo kunye ne-herb mayo enencasa. Ikhrispi ngaphandle, ithambile kwaye ikhrim ngaphakathi, yaye ilungele ukuntywiliselwa kwiisosi ezimnandi.
Juicy peri-peri chicken skewers, fluffy steamed bread, smoky pineapple salsa and creamy green chilli mayo come together in this bold inspired sharing dish packed with flavour and texture.
Add mayo and salsa right before serving for maximum freshness and visual impact.
Izingcezu zenkukhu ze-peri-peri ezinoshukela, ezosiwe kahle, isinkwa esithambile esifuthiwe, isalsa sikaphayinaphu esinentuthu kanye nemayonise kachili oluhlaza okhilimu kuhlangana ndawonye kule ndishi yokwabelana egcwele ukunambitheka nokwakheka okuhlukahlukene.
These vibrant harvest bowls are packed with roasted vegetables, crunchy chickpeas, creamy avocado and nutty sorghum for the ultimate fresh and nourishing South African-inspired bowl.
Dikomiki tsena tse ntle tsa kotulo di tletse meroho e besitsweng, dierekisi tsa chickpea tse hlabang, avocado e boreledi le mabele a mabotho (sorghum) a nang le tatso ya linate, ho etsa sejo sa Afrika Borwa se foreshe, se phedisang mme se tletseng phepo.
Sticky flame-seared lamb ribs, warm toasted flatbreads, cooling garlic yoghurt and crunchy fresh toppings come together in this bold South African-inspired feast packed with smoky, spicy flavour.
Arrange toasted flatbreads onto dark serving platters.
Top with herb salad, cucumber ribbons and pickled onions.
Add sticky lamb ribs and drizzle with garlic yoghurt sauce and chilli oil.
Finish with toasted sunflower seeds and fresh herbs.
Serve immediately while warm and glossy.
Diborotho tsa nama ya nku tse di gadikilweng mo molelong, tse di nang le sekgomaretsi, di kopantswe le flatbread e e bothitho, yoghurt ya garlic e e fodisang le ditlatso tse di foreshe tse di crispy go dira dijo tse di humileng ka tatso ya mosi le botlhoko jo bo monate.
Baeng ba le 4
Metsotso e 35
Ura e le 1 le metsotso e 15
Magareng
Mo e ka nnang 850 ka motho mongwe le mongwe
These crispy sweet potato fritters are layered with creamy amasi herb sauce, rich tomato chutney and crunchy toppings for the ultimate modern South African small plate packed with texture and flavour.
Approx. 520 calories per serving
Layer sauces between fritters for a dramatic stacked presentation.
Lama-sweet potato fritters lacrispy ahlanganiswe ngemacembu kanye ne-amasi herb cream letfambile, i-tomato chutney lenotse kanye netintfo leticruncha kamnandzi. Kwenta sidlo sesimanje saseNingizimu Afrika lesigcwele kunambitseka lokwehlukahlukene kanye ne-texture lemangalisako.
These glossy groundnut butter noodles are creamy, spicy, crunchy and packed with flavour. Finished with charred greens, crispy onions and chilli crunch, this modern noodle bowl is bold, comforting and made for sharing.
Season to taste.
Dzi-noodle idzi dzo nakaho nga butter ya groundnut dzi na khirimi, dzi a baba, dzi a cruncha nahone dzo ḓala munukhelelo. Dzi fhedziswa nga muriwo wo fhiswaho, anyanisi a crispy na chilli crunch, zwa ita uri tshigwada itshi tsha noodle tsha musalauno tshi vhe tsha maanḓa, tshi fhumudze mbilu nahone tshi lulamele u kovhelwa.
These smoky sweet potato tacos are loaded with crispy batter-fried sardines, fresh tomato salsa, crunchy cabbage and creamy herb mayo for the ultimate modern South African street-food-inspired taco.
Add extra herbs and lime right at the end for maximum freshness and colour.
Ditako tše tša ditapole tše di tatamilego tše di nago le monkgo wa mollo di tladitšwe ka ditlhapi tša sardine tše di thotšitšwego ka batter go fihlela di le crispy, salsa ya tamati ye mpsha, khapetše ye e segilwego gabotse le herb mayo ye boreledi. Se ke sejo sa sebjalebjale sa Afrika Borwa seo se hlohleleditšwego ke dijo tša setarateng.