Namibia - Drinking -
Namibia is one of the driest countries in the world, but for some reasons they have a couple of great breweries.
Beer
The story of Namibian beer started when the German colonists came to the then called South-West-Africa in the 19th century. As they came to Namibia they had to import beer (and other alcoholic drinks) by ship. But this was not a very German kind of dealing the problem - they founded a brewery to get a adequate supply with beer.
Till today Namibian beers are mostly brewed after the old German "Reinheitsgebot" (purity law), which is allowing only barley, hop and water in the brewing process.
Most of the Namibian beers, like Windhoek Lager, Tafel or Das Pilsener are brewed by Nambia Breweries in Windhoek.
When you are in Windhoek try to make a brewery tour - quite interesting, not overpriced and you get a free tshirt.
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Zimbabwe - Food -
For some reasons Zimbabweans seem to love Peanut Butter more than any other African country do. A good example for this bold statement is Dovi. Dovi is probably the most typical Zimbabwean dish. Enjoy!
Dovi
Mozambique - Food -
The Mozambican food is well-known for its spicy taste in Southern Africa. Almost every second hot and spicy dish you can find on a restaurant's menu is called "Mozambican Piri-Piri". The most typical version is the "Piri-Piri Chicken" (or "Piri-Piri Prawns").
Piri-Piri Chicken
Download some recipes:
Boerewors
Sosatie
Monkey Gland Sauce
Chakalaka
Bunny Chow
Lamb Curry
Bobotie
Buttermilk Rusks
Ostrich Potjie
Biltong is a Southern African dried meat typically made from raw fillets of meat cut into strips following the grain of the muscle, or flat pieces sliced across the grain. It is similar to beef jerky in that they are both spiced dried meats, but differs significantly in typical ingredients, taste, and production process. The word biltong is from the Dutch bil ("rump") and tong ("strip" or "tongue").
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South Africa - Food -
The South African cuisine is a mixture of different influences – traditional African food meets Asian and European dishes. This creates a very interesting “cross-cultural” cuisine, which is probably pretty unique in the world.
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The Braai is the South African answer to a Barbeque – but never call a Braai a Barbeque in South Africa. At least for South Africans it is not the same. You can put everything on the braai – as long as you can braai it. But South Africans prefer Boerewors, Sosaties and decent piece of steak.
Having a braai is a national institution which is popular throughout all South Africans. It is more than just cooking food – a braai in South Africa is a social happening.
Cape Cuisine
The “Cape Cuisine” is reflecting the multi-ethnic society of the Cape region of South Africa. People from almost everywhere in the world settled here – and they all left their marks on the so-called “Cape Cuisine”.
“Cape Cuisine” means a blend of the fruity sweet and sour tastes of the Malayan people with the different European and African dishes.
Potjiekos
"Potjiekos" - (poy-kee-kawse) directly translated "pot food" or food prepared in a pot.
A "Potjie" is a 3 legged round bottomed cast iron pot where you put your ingredients in. It simmers merrily over coals while everyone sits around it chatting away and sipping you know what. Everyone usually has his own "secret" ingredients and "Potjie" competitions are very popular at fairs.
South African Wine links:
John Platter - the guide to Cellars, Vineyards & Winemakers
Wines of South Africa
South African Wine Information Centre
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