South Africa: breads, grains & baking
Community source noteBunny chow—curry stuffed into a hollowed-out loaf of bread, often called kota by the locals (usually those of African descent) who sometimes, instead of curry, fill the bread with slap chips (French fries), a slice of polony (bologna), cheese, and atchar (South Asian pickle) and other fillings and spices.
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AI topic illustration RoosterkoekdishThe jam is eaten with roosterkoek and on venison steaks, such as kudu.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration VetkoekbreadDeep-fried dough bread, served with sweet or savory accompaniments.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration RuskspastryHard, dry biscuits commonly dunked in tea or coffee.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration KoeksistersdishKoeksisters—come in two forms and are a sweet delicacy among all South Africans.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration Malva puddingdishA sweet, spongy apricot pudding.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration MelktertpastryA milk-based tart.
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Bunny chow—curry stuffed into a hollowed-out loaf of bread, often called kota by the locals (usually those of African descent) who sometimes, instead of curry, fill the bread with slap chips (French fries), a slice of polony (bologna), cheese, and atchar (South Asian pickle) and other fillings and spices.
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