Aperitivos

2 cups water or beef stock 2–3 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick A bit of bacon or ham A pinch of chilli flakes A pinch of thyme or mixed herbs A sprinkle of paprika or dried herbs Amarula Amarula cream liqueur Atchar Atchar or chutney BBQ spice Butter (a generous amount) Butter (for spreading) Butter or cooking spray for greasing the oblietjie iron Grasa de caul (netvet) Cheese slices Chicken strips Chopped parsley for serving Cinnamon sugar for coating Coarse salt for sprinkling Cooking oil Cremora powder Dash of Worcestershire sauce Dijon or smooth mustard Durban masala Extra cheese Extra cheese for topping Extra sugar for rolling Flour paste (2 tbsp flour + water to make a glue) Colorantes alimentarios Fresh coriander Fresh coriander (for garnish) Cilantro fresco o perejil Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley or chives Fresh parsley, chopped Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh rosemary or thyme Ajo Grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings, for topping Hake or firm white fish Skinless fillets Handful fresh coriander, chopped Ice cubes Icing sugar, for dusting Instant dry yeast Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 2 lemons Cordero (con hueso) Lemon juice (to prevent avocado browning) Lemon wedges (to serve) Lemon wedges for serving Lemon zest for extra flavour Lettuce or rocket leaves Lettuce, shredded Lukewarm water Marmite Masala-spiced steak or thin sliced steak Mayonnaise and/or chutney Milo powder Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, rocket) Mustard or peri-peri sauce Aceite Aceite para freír Aceite para freír Onion slices Cebollas Especias opcionales Peri-peri or hot sauce Pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk Pinch of salt Polony or Vienna sausage Patatas Reserved pasta water Russian sausages Russian sausages or viennas Sal y pimienta Sal y pimienta negra Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and pepper Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste (use lightly) Samoosa pastry strips (from the freezer section) Sausage casings Sausage casings (natural beef or sheep) Savoury filling: mince, cheese, chutney, baked beans Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for topping) Shredded lettuce Brochetas (remojar en agua si son de madera) Sliced onion Sliced tomato Slivered almonds or pistachios for garnish Smooth apricot jam Soup bones or stewing beef Sweet filling: jam, syrup, banana, chocolate spread Swiss roll (jam or plain, sliced) Galletas tenis o galletas Marie (para la base Galletas de tenis, trituradas Tomates en conserva Pasta de tomate Tomato sauce Tomato sauce for serving Tomato sauce, Mayonnaise, Atchar, Vinegar, Cheese sauce Tomato slices Palillos o brochetas Turmeric Vegetable oil, for frying Vinegar for serving Water (enough to cover) Water (for boiling) Water (for soaking and cooking) Agua o caldo Palos de madera o conos de papel Zest of ½ lemon a little chilli, black pepper, or curry powder a little sugar or butter a pinch of cinnamon a squeeze of lemon juice active dry yeast harina común allspice bayas de pimienta de Jamaica amadumbe tubers, washed and peeled amasi (room temperature) amasi (sour milk), to taste aniseed apple juice or ginger ale (or water) apple juice or water apple, peeled and grated apples, peeled, cored, and sliced apricot chutney (Mrs Ball’s is the traditional choice) apricot halves mermelada de albaricoque mermelada o chutney de albaricoque apricot jam or peach preserves baby potatoes bacon o jamón ahumado, cortado en dados bacon, chopped baked beans levadura en polvo baking powder (1 tbsp) baking soda balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar basmati or long grain rice basmati rice hoja de laurel hojas de laurel bay leaves or peppercorns for subtle flavour beef beef (lean, preferably silverside or topside) beef (silverside, topside, or rump) beef fat beef mince beef mince (or a mix of beef and pork) beef mince (or use chicken mince or tinned tuna) beef mince or boneless chicken (cubed) beef or cow liver beef or lamb stock beef or sheep stomach (for casing, cleaned and rinsed) beef or vegetable stock cubes beef steak, cubed (stewing beef or chuck) beef steaks (rump, sirloin, or ribeye) caldo de carne beef stock cube beef stock or water beef stock or water + stock cube beef tongue (about 1–1.5 kg) cerveza beer for extra flavour bell pepper, chopped bicarbonato de sodio bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) bicarbonate of soda (tiny amount, softens meat) biltong, finely chopped or shredded biltong, sliced into small pieces biltong, thinly sliced or shaved granos de mostaza negra pimienta negra pimienta negra, al gusto pimienta negra en grano blue cheese, crumbled boerewors boerewors (raw, removed from casing) agua hirviendo boiling water (or follow the packet instructions) brandy brandy (o ron) bread base breyani mix azúcar moreno brown sugar (adjust to taste) azúcar moreno (o miel) brown vinegar brown vinegar or apple cider vinegar bunch fresh pumpkin leaves (imifino yamathanga) mantequilla butter (125g) mantequilla (derretida) mantequilla (y más para engrasar) mantequilla (blanda) mantequilla (ablandada) butter beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed butter or coconut oil butter or ghee mantequilla o margarina mantequilla o margarina (ablandada) butter or margarine, melted butter or oil butter or oil for flavor butter or olive oil suero de leche butternut butternut chunks (optional) butternut, baby spinach, feta harina de tortas cake flour (or all-purpose flour) can (340–400g) corned beef can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup) canned creamed corn or fresh corn kernels for extra moisture and texture caramel treat (like Nestlé Caramel Treat) leche condensada caramelizada vainas de cardamomo cardamom pods, slightly crushed cardamom powder carrot (sliced) zanahoria rallada zanahorias carrots and potatoes for roasting carrots or potatoes for extra flavour zanahorias picadas carrots, diced carrots, grated carrots, grated or finely chopped carrots, peeled and grated carrots, peeled and julienned or grated carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds carrots, roughly chopped carrots, sliced azúcar extrafino azúcar glas cayenne or chili powder cayenne pepper tallos de apio picados celery sticks, diced queso cheddar cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 large tomato, chopped) chicken breast or thighs, diced chicken feet, cleaned and nails trimmed chicken livers (cleaned, sinew removed) chicken or vegetable stock chicken pieces (bone-in preferred) chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs work best) chicken spice chicken stock chickpea flour (or use all cake flour if you don’t have) chili flakes (adjust to heat preference) chili flakes or paprika for extra flavor chili flakes or peri-peri seasoning chilled unsalted butter chilli flakes chilli flakes for heat chilli or peri-peri sauce chile en polvo chilli powder (adjust to taste) chilli powder (to taste) chilli, bay leaves, mixed herbs chocolate biscuits or digestive biscuits, crushed chopped almonds or cashews chopped almonds or pistachios for garnish chopped biltong chopped dates chopped dried apricots chopped fresh herbs perejil fresco picado nueces picadas chopped parsley chopped pecans or walnuts chopped pitted dates guindillas rojas picadas cebollas rojas picadas chopped spring onion cebolleta o perejil picados chopped tomato tomates picados chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips chutney chutney (like Mrs. Ball’s) chutney (optional but traditional) canela cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavour canela o nuez moscada, para espolvorear canela en rama cinnamon sticks clove garlic, crushed diente de ajo picado clavo cloves crushed garlic cloves garlic dientes de ajo machacados dientes de ajo picados coarse maize meal (umthubi) coarse salt cocoa powder cocoa powder or chocolate shavings coconut milk or regular milk mantequilla fría, cortada en dados cold milk agua fría leche condensada condensed milk (adjust to taste) cooked bacon or ham, diced cooked chicken (shredded or cubed) cooked chicken, shredded cooked flaked fish (hake, snoek, or canned pilchards drained) calabaza cocida cooked rice, chutney, sweetcorn, bacon bits papilla cocida (enfriada) cooked white or yellow rice cooking oil (for frying) cooking oil or butter cooking oil or melted butter coriander coriander powder coriander seeds, lightly toasted & crushed coriander seeds, toasted and crushed harina de maíz copos de maíz cornflour cornflour (maizena) cow head meat (inyama yenhloko), cleaned and chopped cream cream cheese (full cream) queso crema, ablandado crémor tártaro crémor tártaro o unas gotas de zumo de limón cream or milk maíz dulce a la crema croutons or toasted nuts for extra crunch crushed Tennis biscuits crushed chicken stock cube ajo machacado crushed mustard seeds crushed pineapple crushed sorghum malt tomates triturados filete de ternera en dados cubed lamb shoulder or neck cucumber, sliced cumin cumin powder cumin seeds taza taza de guisantes congelados, cocidos y enfriados cup water or red wine cups chopped cabbage cups lukewarm water tazas de agua tibia (ajustar según sea necesario) curry en polvo curry powder (Cape-style twist) curry powder (mild or hot) curry powder (mild or hot, to taste) curry powder or masala (Durban-style preferred) curry en polvo o pimentón custard (homemade or store-bought) custard (ready-made or homemade) natillas en polvo natillas en polvo (vainilla) dark chocolate or milk chocolate dashes Angostura bitters coco desecado desiccated coconut (plus extra for coating) desiccated coconut or chopped nuts diced large tomatoes diced peppers diced tomatoes, chopped chili, or herbs digestive biscuits or Tennis biscuits salvado digestivo (salvado de trigo) digestive or Tennis biscuits albaricoques secos dried beans (or 3 cans cooked beans, drained) dried corn kernels (iinkobe) dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or mixed herbs) dried mixed fruit (apricots, raisins, dates, figs) dried mixed herbs dried mixed herbs (or chopped parsley) dried mixed herbs or parsley dried mopane worms (mashonzha) dried oregano dried parsley dried rosemary dried rosemary or thyme dried split peas dried sugar beans (or 2 cans, drained) dried sugar beans (or 2 x 400 g cans, drained) dried sugar beans (or butter beans), soaked overnight dried sugar beans (or canned if you’re short on time) tomillo seco dried thyme or mixed herbs dry sugar beans (or speckled beans) huevo egg (for egg wash) egg yolks egg, beaten egg, beaten (for egg wash) egg, beaten for brushing huevos eggs, separated extra water for adjusting consistency semillas de hinojo fenugreek seeds (methi) feta cheese, crumbled finely chopped biltong firm fish (hake or kingklip), cut into chunks fish or vegetable stock fish stock or water flaked almonds, grated chocolate, berries or cherries snoek ahumado en escamas (sin espinas ni piel) harina harina (común o de repostería) flour (for coating) flour (plus extra for dusting) fresh apricots, washed, halved, and pitted guindillas frescas fresh chili peppers, chopped fresh chilies, chopped fresh coriander or mint fresh coriander, chopped fresh coriander/cilantro for garnish fresh corn cobs (sweetcorn on the cob) nata fresca fresh cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free) fresh cream (or whipped cream) fresh cream (whipped) fresh ginger fresh ginger, grated fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) fresh herbs like parsley or coriander fresh kreef tails, halved fresh mint sprig okra fresca, lavada y cortada fresh parsley fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley or coriander, chopped tomillo fresco frozen chips or homemade fries frozen peas frozen peas or sweetcorn fruit cocktail (drained) fruit cocktail (drained, reserve a little syrup) fruit compote, chocolate sauce, or caramel drizzle fruit jelly (strawberry or raspberry works best) picadillo de frutas leche entera gammon (bone-in or deboned) garam masala garlic & ginger paste diente de ajo machacado dientes de ajo garlic cloves, chopped garlic cloves, crushed dientes de ajo picados garlic powder garlic powder or a crushed garlic clove gem squash ginger or spice for a kick ginger, crushed ginger, grated ginger-garlic paste glacé cherries and toasted almonds for decoration sirope dorado golden syrup or honey azúcar granulado grape must or grape juice grated cheddar queso cheddar rallado grated cheddar cheese (or Gouda for a milder taste) grated cheddar or gouda cheese queso rallado grated cheese (cheddar or a mix) queso rallado (cheddar o gouda) grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan) grated cheese (cheddar works best) grated cheese (cheddar works well) queso rallado (opcional, para un horneado más rico) jengibre fresco rallado grated ginger Ralladura de limón (opcional) green beans, drained and rinsed green beans, topped, tailed, and cut into 3–4 cm pieces green beans, trimmed green beans, trimmed and cut into 3–4 cm pieces judías verdes, recortadas y cortadas en trozos pequeños green cardamom pods (crushed) or ½ tsp ground cardamom chile verde picado green chilies, chopped green chillies green chillies, finely chopped green pepper, chopped green pepper, diced green pepper, sliced anís o cardamomo molido pimienta negra molida ground cardamom canela molida ground cloves cilantro molido comino molido jengibre molido ground ginger (or fresh grated) nuez moscada molida ground nutmeg or allspice guava jam ham slices, chutney, or cooked bacon head cabbage, finely shredded honey honey or maple syrup (instead of sugar) agua caliente agua caliente (para diluir ligeramente la mermelada) azúcar glasé leche ideal instant coffee granules (adjust to taste) instant dry yeast (1 packet) levadura instantánea instant yeast (1 packet) juice of ½ lemon kidney beans, drained and rinsed sal kosher hígado de cordero lamb neck, cut into thick slices lamb or beef kidneys, cleaned and chopped lamb or mutton (on the bone if possible), cut into pieces lamb or mutton (on the bone), cut into pieces lamb pieces (with bone, such as shoulder or neck) paletilla o pierna de cordero lamb stock huevo grande claras de huevo grandes yema de huevo grande yemas de huevo grandes (reservar las claras para el merengue) large egg, lightly beaten huevos grandes large grated carrot cebolla grande cebolla grande picada cebolla grande, cortada en trozos large onion, diced cebolla grande, finamente picada large onions, sliced large onions, thinly sliced large potatoes large potatoes (fresh hot chips) large ripe bananas (the riper, the better) large rotis, wraps, or flatbreads large tomato large tomatoes, chopped large tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes) leafy greens limón lemon (halved) zumo de limón zumo de limón (recién exprimido) lemon juice (prevents browning) lemon juice or vinegar lemon slice lemonade azúcar moreno claro lime (calcium hydroxide) or 1 tsp baking soda lime slice loaf white bread, cut into quarters long soft bread roll (Portuguese roll / French loaf / baguette) arroz blanco de grano largo lukewarm milk macaroni pasta maize meal harina de maíz maize meal (fine cornmeal) maize meal (fine or medium) maize meal (mealie meal) harina de maíz (mielie meal) maize meal (pap) maize meal (white or yellow) masala (or mild curry powder) masala (to taste) mascarpone or cream cheese mashed pumpkin (or butternut) mayonesa mayonnaise or butter mayonnaise or plain yoghurt meat (beef, lamb, chicken) medium Makataan manzanas medianas, peladas, sin corazón y cortadas en rodajas finas medium beetroot (cooked, peeled, and sliced or grated) medium cabbage (chopped) medium carrot, diced medium carrots, grated medium onion, chopped cebolla mediana, finamente picada cebolla mediana, en rodajas medium onions, finely chopped medium onions, sliced medium onions, thinly sliced medium potatoes (boiled and mashed) patatas medianas, picadas medium potatoes, cubed medium potatoes, peeled & diced patatas medianas, peladas y troceadas medium potatoes, peeled and diced patatas medianas, peladas y cortadas en rodajas finas medium potatoes, quartered medium pumpkin or butternut, peeled and cubed medium red cabbage (rooikool), finely sliced medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes) medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped melted butter melted butter or margarine mantequilla derretida o aceite mantequilla derretida sin sal mild curry powder mild curry powder (or just salt and pepper if you prefer) curry suave en polvo o pimentón leche leche (añadir poco a poco hasta alcanzar la consistencia deseada) milk (as needed for dough consistency) leche (para la fase de cocción) milk (or plant-based milk) milk (or water, or half milk half water) leche o nata milk powder milo carne picada minced beef (or beef + pork mix) minced beef or chicken mince minced beef or lamb dientes de ajo picados mezcla de frutos secos (pasas, pasas sultanas, grosellas) mezcla de hierbas hierbas mixtas o tomillo mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) mezcla de especias o canela morogo o espinacas mushrooms, sliced mussels (cleaned, shells removed or half-shell) mustard mustard or chutney (for brushing inside pastry) mustard or herbs like parsley mustard powder naartjies (mandarins or tangerines), juice and zest nutmeg oats offal (liver, heart, or tripe), finely chopped or minced oil (for softness) oil (if frying, optional) aceite (girasol o canola) oil (sunflower or olive oil) aceite (girasol u oliva) oil (sunflower or vegetable) aceite para freír la carne picada oil or butter oil or butter (optional) oil or melted butter oil, for deep frying olive oil olive oil or melted butter olive oil or vegetable oil onion onion (chopped) onion powder cebolla finamente picada cebolla, cortada en rodajas finas onion, quartered onion, sliced onion, sliced thinly onions, chopped onions, finely chopped onions, finely sliced onions, quartered opcional orange juice (or apple juice) ralladura de naranja ostrich fillets trozos de rabo de toro packet (80 g) pineapple jelly packet Marie biscuits (about 200–250g) packet Marie biscuits, crushed packet Tennis Biscuits packet brown onion soup powder packet instant yeast packet jelly (any flavour – strawberry, raspberry, or lime work well) packet potato chips/crisps packet tennis biscuits, crushed pimentón pimentón o pimienta de cayena paprika or mild chili powder parsley pasta (codo, fusilli, o pasta de concha funciona mejor) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or tagliatelle) peanut butter crujiente de menta esencia de menta peppermint liqueur (such as Crème de Menthe) peri-peri sauce (store-bought or homemade) pig’s trotters, cleaned and cut in half pilchards in tomato sauce pinch of black pepper pinch of chili flakes pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg pinch of paprika or chilli flakes pink or red food colouring pitted dates (chopped) pitted dates, finely chopped plain yoghurt plain yoghurt (or maas/buttermilk) plain yoghurt or cream pork knuckles (eisbein) pork leg (varkboud) pork ribs (cut into small pieces) potato potato, peeled and diced potatoes (peeled & cubed) potatoes, cubed potatoes, peeled and chopped potatoes, peeled and cubed potatoes, peeled and quartered prawns, peeled pumpkin (or butternut), peeled and cubed pumpkin or squash, peeled and cubed pasas pasas o dátiles picados raisins or grated carrot pasas o pasas sultanas pasas o pasas sultanas (añadir a mitad de cocción) rashers of streaky bacon, chopped raw green mangoes ready-made puff pastry, thawed ready-rolled puff pastry cebolla roja, finamente picada red or brown lentils, rinsed red or pink food colouring red or strawberry jelly (prepared and set) red pepper, diced vino tinto red wine (optional) ripe avocados ripe bananas (firm, not overripe) ripe bananas (mashed) ripe pineapple, peeled and chopped tomates maduros picados roll puff pastry roll puff pastry (store-bought is easiest) roll puff pastry (store-bought, thawed) rolled oats rooibos tea bags rose syrup (or grenadine as substitute) rose water or almond essence rosemary or thyme sago or tapioca pearls, sago pearls sal salt & black pepper to taste salt & pepper to taste salt (adjust to taste) sal al gusto samp samp (crushed maize) samp and beans (or sugar beans if you don’t have samp) harina de trigo semolina (soji/suji) semillas de sésamo o de girasol sheet puff pastry sheet puff pastry (store-bought works perfectly) sheets puff pastry (store-bought) or homemade sherry sherry or brandy skaapstertjies (sheep tails), cleaned sliced cabbage sliced fresh ginger sliced red chillies sliced spring onions slices fresh ginger slices of bread (white, brown, or whole wheat) slices of cheese (cheddar works best) slices of white or brown bread slices polony rebanadas de pan blanco small clove garlic, minced small green bell pepper, diced small green pepper, chopped cebolla pequeña cebolla pequeña, finamente picada small onion, finely chopped (for mixing into mince) small onion, thinly sliced small potatoes, boiled & finely diced (very traditional) small red bell pepper, diced small red onion, finely chopped small red onion, thinly sliced pimiento rojo o verde pequeño, finamente picado smoked ham hocks / soup bones (or bacon pieces) pimentón ahumado snoek, cleaned and cut into portions soda water softened unsalted butter sorghum meal (samabele) soy sauce spices like black pepper, curry powder, or a bay leaf spring onions, chopped stalk celery, diced starter (leftover mageu, sour porridge, or plain yogurt) stock cube stock cube (beef) stock cubes (chicken or vegetable) store-bought sponge cake (or Swiss roll), cut into cubes strawberry or raspberry essence café fuerte azúcar sugar (adjust to taste) sugar (if your sauce is too acidic) sugar (not traditional, but helps fermentation a bit) sugar (optional, to balance acidity) azúcar (o al gusto) sugar (to taste) sugar beans sugar beans (dry) sugar beans (or any small red/white beans) sugar or honey sugar or honey (adjust to taste) sugar or honey for a sweet version sugar or honey to taste sugar, milk, or butter for serving sultanas or currants aceite de girasol boniatos (de pulpa naranja o blanca) sweet potatoes (patats) sweetcorn maíz dulce (fresco, en conserva o congelado) sweetened condensed milk tamarind paste galletas de tenis cebollas grandes cortadas en rodajas finas thyme ting (fermented sorghum drink) tomate (picado) o diente de ajo (machacado) tomato ketchup tomato sauce (ketchup) tomate picado tomato, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste) tomato, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste) tomato, chopped (or ½ tin chopped tomatoes) tomato, chopped or ½ cup tinned tomatoes tomato, sliced thinly tomatoes (chopped) or 1 tin chopped tomatoes tomates picados tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes) tomatoes, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste) tomatoes, chopped or 1 small can tomato paste tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes halved tomatoes, sliced toppings: cinnamon, nutmeg, or grated coconut tripe (mala mogodu), cleaned and cut into pieces cúrcuma turmeric powder uncooked white rice arroz blanco crudo (mejor de grano corto o medio) mantequilla sin sal unsalted butter, softened esencia de vainilla vanilla essence (1 tsp) esencia de vainilla o aroma de frutas extracto de vainilla vanilla ice cream vanilla vla (store-bought or homemade) aceite vegetal vegetable or chicken stock vegetable or sunflower oil vegetable stock cube venison (kudu, springbok, or eland), cubed vermicelli noodles, lightly crushed vinegar vinegar (apple cider vinegar works well) vinagre (de malta o blanco) vinegar (white or apple cider) vinagre o zumo de limón warm milk leche caliente (o agua) agua caliente warm water (as needed) warm water (you may need a little more or less) warm water or milk agua water (add gradually) water (approx.) water (as needed for gravy) water (as needed) water (enough to cook pumpkin) water (enough to cover tubers) water (for cooking maize meal) water (for soaking and boiling) water (or adjust for desired thickness) water or beef stock water or chicken stock water or milk (or a combination of both) water or stock (adjust as needed) water or stock to cover water or vegetable stock water with 1 stock cube waterblommetjies watermelon rind (white part only, green skin removed), cut into cubes wheat bran flour whipped cream whipped cream, fresh fruit, or crushed Tennis biscuits nata montada whisky white bread white bread flour white fish (hake works best, or any firm white fish) white maize meal white maize meal (pap / mielie meal) pan blanco o integral white pepper or black pepper white sugar vinagre blanco white wine whole chicken (about 1.5–2 kg) pollo entero (asado) o 6-8 piezas con hueso (patas/muslos) whole chicken or about 1.2 kg chicken pieces whole cloves whole crabs (cleaned and cracked) maíz en grano entero, escurrido whole mullet fish (fresh) whole sheep’s head (cleaned and split in half or left whole) whole snoek, cleaned and gutted wholewheat flour worcestershire sauce yeast (baker’s or brewing yeast) yellow mustard