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If you're not familiar with South African terms, that means the barbeque. Yes, it's that time of year again here in good old England, where we start dusting off the garden grills and barbeques in the hope that we may get chance to use them. If you have everything prepared and are ready to rush outside at a moment's notice, during the brief and fickle appearance of the sun, then you might just get chance! For South African ex-pats, the braai is a way of life and the range of cuisine that has developed from the tradition has long been part of South African culture. If you are planning some al-fresco fun this summer, a look at some of the delicacies available from South Africa is a must. If you have South African friends, they will certainly appreciate the taste of home. Cured for homesickness - Biltong
South African foods are varied and have developed over several centuries, blending cultures and flavours along the way. Early Dutch settlers brought with them a taste for preserved meat, surprising when they had spent months on ships with nothing else to eat! However, the processes these intrepid explorers used to cure and dry meat led to the development of the highly appetising 'Biltong'. Biltong has been gaining popularity outside of South Africa for several years now. Read More 'Once More Unto the Braai' >>
This is probably a matter of personal taste! If you are a South African, of course, it will be more a matter of national pride in this beefy battle. Both biltong and jerky are forms of dried meat. The main difference is in their preparation. Beef Jerky is common in the Caribbean and the US, whereas Biltong has a long history in South Africa and has been spreading to Europe and Australasia along with South African ex-pats. Read More
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