The South African Cookbook

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publish date: 2 July 2026
Pages: 256
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English

Subjects: Cooking, Regional & Cultural, African, Methods, Barbecue & Grilling, Entertaining, Specific Ingredients, Game, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, Poultry, Quick & Easy, Fish & Seafood, Comfort Food, Street Food, Travel, Africa, South

From a hearty Boerewors roll to a fresh rainbow salad, and from iconic bobotie to the infamous melktert, this mouth-watering cookbook is packed with 90 everyday recipes that celebrate the diverse and brilliantly vibrant flavours of South African cooking.

With recipes that have been handed down through generations of her family, and her own modern interpretations of traditional dishes, these are rising star Nokx Majozi's most-loved recipes, perfect for home cooks everywhere. From braai to street food, pies and pastry to desserts, expect recipes that delight the senses and awaken your taste buds.

Recipes include:
Egg chakalaka with crushed avocado
Lamb bunny chow
Beetroot, feta and mint salad
Chicken wings with mango
Durban curried mussels
Grilled peri peri prawns
Cape Malay chicken curry
Samp and beans
Pepper steak pies
Sweetcorn bread
Caramelised pineapple with fried coconut ice cream
Pumpkin fritters
... and many more.

Full of passion, flavour and heart, this book gives you everything you'll ever need to enjoy simple, delicious South African dishes at home.