Mzansi eat is unique to South Africa and can be found everywhere. These are the foods you miss when you miss home. And everyone has an idea of the perfect local food for themselves.
What snacks do South Africans have to keep them going throughout the day?
Let's take a look at some of the most popular Mzansi dishes there.
Introducing SA's 6 popular snack foods in rankings.
What Mzansi eats: Biltong
Biltong is similar to jerky, but it is completely different from jerky.
The meat is spiced, dried and eaten in a variety of ways. Biltong makes great soups and great stews, but it can also be used as a snack at any time of the day.
Most stores sell biltong somewhere.
You can also create your own using a good YouTube guide.
What Mzansi eats: Magwinya
Magwinya is a traditional expression for vetkouk, a flavorful dough fried in oil. They are one of South Africa's staple foods and can be found almost anywhere you can buy salt or flour.
They are sold in batches or singles and are intended to be eaten alone or with a filling of your choice.
Some restaurants sell mugwinya with filling, while others prefer plain.
Never had one?
you are missing out.
What Mzansi eats: Makeke
Makeke means snowball or scone.
The phrase simply means cake, but South Africa has many different varieties. It may be sold in stores or by street vendors.
Please choose the type of cake and eat it.
If it's too dry, a tip is to have it with coffee or tea.
Just say you can buy margarine at the store next door.
What Mzansi eats: Shisanyama
Shisanzan is a common name for grilled meat over an open fire.
Everyone has their own ways, means and ideas for the perfect braai.
There may also be a Shisanzan restaurant near the taxi stand. If you smell smoke, there may be a shisa near you.
Meat includes chicken or beef.
Spices can be added to the meat (or not).
A great dish to eat in Mzansi any time of the day.
What Mzansi eats: Bunny chow
Bunny Chow is more than just a snack. This is a traditional South African delicacy, consisting of hollowed-out bread filled with your choice of food. Ingredients include curry, but you can also use stew or anything else you can imagine.
Recently, luxurious and high-class bunny chows have also appeared.
One of the most classic Mzansi dishes.
Local food: Russian
Russians are meat lovers and may be closer to kielbasa.
Although there is nothing “Russian” about them, the name stuck.
“Russian” means sausage. South Africans usually eat these with chips and with various sauces. It is usually sold in spaza shops or can also be purchased in packs at your local supermarket.
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