Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients : 1 large tomato, pureed ½ medium serrano chili 2 cups fresh watermelon cubes 1 tsp red wine vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp red onion, minced ½ cucumber, seeded and finely chopped 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, plus a little whole for garnish ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled Salt
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In the early 1900s, the method of smoking was developed to further preserve salted fish, so that it could travel longer and provide sustenance to soldiers in remote locations. Who could have forecast that this mouthwatering delicacy would become a worldwide favourite for people of many cultures? One such iconic use of smoked fish is
Read MoreMakweti Sugared Shortbread Cookies
Every family has a secret and at Makweti, we think the best kind are secret family recipes, passed down from generation to generation. Many of these recipes hail from bygone eras and rich cultures. They serve as delicious reminders of age-old heritage, true treasures of the past that can be shared with family and friends
Read MoreMakweti Chicken Biryani – a Feast for Fellowship
South Africa is an eclectic mixing pot of diverse cultures adopted from different territories – not only from the southern African region but from all over the world. Spanning centuries, native folk, Dutch settlers, British colonists, French Huguenot and Mediterranean settlers, and Indian emigrants have all contributed to shaping our country for what it is
Read MoreMakweti Safari Lodge Stokbrood (Bread on Stick)
When it comes to dining al fresco under Africa’s star-scattered skies, there’s little that can compare with the simple enjoyment of fresh bread baked over an open fire – the aroma of homemade dough mingled with the crisp outdoors. At Makweti, we pair this uncomplicated, hearty treat with a mug of lightly-curried, smooth butternut soup,
Read MoreLentil Bobotie Cigars – A Vegetarian Delight
One of Makweti’s most popular hors d’œuvres are our homemade, bite-sized Bobotie Cigars – a perfect combination of traditional South African cuisine and delicate fine dining. Of course, we couldn’t let our vegetarian guests miss out on the full flavour of this mouthwatering treat, so we’ve concocted a lentil-based recipe that’s just as good! The
Read MoreA wild menu of survival
You are what you eat, or so they say. Can you imagine this was true, I would think many of us would cringe to think what we would look like, how we would think or what would inspire us, based on what we had for breakfast. Most of us, I dare say, would be horrified
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