Phyllo parcels with a filling of spinach and feta are a very popular Greek dish and utterly delicious. Whether you plan to serve it as a starter, snack or as part of a festive table, be ready for the oo’s and aa’s from your guests. Click for the English and Afrikaans recipes.
Brood is baie algemeen op ’n Griekse tafel – dikwels om in ’n bykomstigheid te doop of ’n lekker sous mee op te vee. Hierdie veerligte platbroodjies met ’n jogurtbasis word met bakpoeier gemaak, wat baie vinniger as ’n gisweergawe is.
Hummus (of hoemoes gespel en as ‘goemoes’ uitgespreek) is ’n bekende Griekse kekerertjie-‘patee’. Die veelsydige happie is heerlik om op soveel verskillende maniere te gebruik. Dis deesdae baie gewild en oral in supermarkte beskikbaar, maar min kan egter by ’n tuisgemaakte bakkie van dié gesonde lekkerte kersvashou.
This well-known, yet simple Middle Eastern chickpea condiment is super versatile and equally healthy – definitely more than just a dip for veggies. A good dollop of this oh-so-creamy, thick spread is divine on warm strips of pita, ciabatta or wholewheat toast. It’s typically combined with lamb or falafels in a pita or wrap, with fresh salad ingredients like cucumber, cabbage and tomato. What is your favourite way to enjoy hummus?
Nothing beats an aromatic homemade chakalaka. This tomato sauce or relish (tamatiesous or smoor, in Afrikaans) is a well-known and very popular accompaniment in South Africa, whether you enjoy it with braai meat (braaivleis), like steak, lamb or pork chops, boerewors (sausage) or pap (mealie pap). Chakalaka’s spicier flavour, with fresh ginger, curry powder, fresh chilli, and vegetables like onions and carrots is quite unique. Yes, chakalaka is available in South Africa in tinned form, but nothing beats a homemade version like this recipe. . Make a big batch of chakalaka to use in any of the delicious suggestions in the tips.
A homemade sauce is much healthier than a shop-bought version as you know exactly what’s going into it. If you’ve been following me you would know my mantra ‘Homemade is best! by now’ Try this homemade, barbecue sauce (tamatiesmoor) recipe which is super versatile and can be used as a sauce with many different dishes.
This colourful dip can be served in so many ways. Whether you enjoy it as a dip, on a sandwich or in a pita or wrap with chicken and salad ingredients, it’s nutritious and so easy to make.