Saturday Snippets
This weekend, South Africa celebrated Heritage Day. McGregor was no different and it included the market and we traded from 09h00 to at least 12h00 and while stocks last - in my case, I didn't run out, the people did - so we packed up and headed home. The reasons? Well, there are lots, but that's not a story for the here and now.
Our contribution - other than my usual stuff, was boerewors rolls. For the uninitiated, that's a spiced, sausage that is popped into a hot dog roll - photo to follow when I do a reprise.
The Husband fired up the skottle for boerewors rolls. Although it's over a gas flame, the skottle was originally an old plough disc that was turned into a frying pan. As you see, market patrons arrived in all sizes - and colours!
I was particularly pleased with my bread and rolls this week, and with the bicycle picture, the only ones I managed to take of the market's festivities.
In the jar this week, because it's bright like spring, a summer favourite, was an Asian, plant-based/vegan rainbow slaw. Happily, I made enough to save me from thinking too much about Monday's supper.
Heritage supper
Speaking of supper we weren't the only folk doing regte egte genuine South African heritage food. Fatima, who makes our Saturday samoosa fix, last week, told me she would be making biryani for this weekend. She has Malay heritage and it's a dish I love and never have made. Like so many traditional rice dishes, it has many different iterations and as many recipes. I placed an order.
I was delighted not to have to do too much kitchen duty after nearly three days on my feet, and after a visit to the local to watch South Africa not win the Rugby Championships, but beat Argentina.
So, for a post rugby, heritage supper with a difference, I flung together a fusion of sort-of traditional accompaniments from the pantry: peach chutney, balsamic onion marmalade (instead of caramelised onions), tzatziki (instead of raita) and I made a Kachumber salad.
For the kachumber salad, I found a set of instructions courtesy of the interweb, and like so many traditional dishes, in a myriad of versions. It always includes - cucumber, tomato, carrot, coriander and mint. For the dressing: cumin, salt and pepper and lime juice. I shall certainly make it again - to go with other things. It has a lovely fresh yet slightly warm flavour. The combination of mint and coriander (cilantro) add a dimension that takes it, ahem, to another level.
It was delicious. Every morsel.
So generous was Tiema, with my order (that's what we call her), that we will happily have another meal of her fabulous biryani in a couple of days time.
PS No, I'm not letting the side down: vanaand gaan ons braai!
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Your bread and rolls look perrrfect!
Thank you!
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Please drop your link here on the #MarketFriday post. Much appreciated!
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I missed this one! I will catch it this week!
And I shall endeavour to remember when I post tomorrow! Thank you for following up so diligently, Denise.
I love when you take me along with you! I not only get the good food but there also are recipes included, method of cooking, what it looks like and the people you dance with there. What a wonderful time I have, every time I walk through your post!
The biryani was fabulous looking, a nod to the chef and your rolls!! I am going to have to steal a couple from @tengolotodo, I saw his eyes glaze over when he spotted them.
How do I not remember Asian Style Slaw? That is right up my alley!
You have mesmerized my taste buds again! Thank you! ❤️
I want to thank you for being a part of the #MarketFriday Challenge. I have personally found there is always so much to learn about people, where they live, and how things are done in different parts of the world. For me, reaching out across the globe and learning about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmers' markets, has been such a rewarding experience. We have become a melting pot of culture, but, it is still the rituals, festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... and what is normal for us? There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. We do differ in many ways, which makes us interesting and unique, but, there are many ways in which are so much alike.
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You are very kind, Denise. That Asian salad is sooo easy and here's a link to the recipe download. You perhaps missed it because it was a while ago... That said, I appreciate your feedback on the recipes - it's rare - and that the methods make sense!! It's always a worry when one does stuff kinda automatically. lol
Happy Saturday and I'll probably catch you some time tomorrow!
It was talking about the post itself, I missed it last week! Sorry! ❤️ Thank you for the recipe!
aha yes the rolls do make me drool!
Me too! I won't lie!
hehe she should have a warning preamble!