5 of the best street foods in South Africa

5 of the best street foods in South A

Moving ahead from the scenic beauty and marvelous beauty of South Africa, the country also tops the arena of having the most affordable street food. A foodie traveler can find delicious and ready to eat food at every corner of the South African cities which are not only good in taste but also pocket-friendly. Today we bring you a round-up of some traditional South African street foods that celebrate the rainbow nation’s diverse culture and rich culinary heritage.

1. Bunny Chow
This is a very popular dish of South Africa and is loved by every local. This is not only a known street snack but is also included in the native foods of South Africa. A combination of bread and curry, this dish originated in the Durban Indian community and has made its way too many parts of South Africa. Bunny chow is widely eaten in India and can be found in some Indian restaurants in Cape Town.

2. Boerewors
A popular food in South Africa and was not only originated in South Africa but also in Zimbabwe. To qualify as Boerewors the dish must have at least 90% of meat. It is coiled shape and thicker than a sausage and is known to be derived from a type of sausage made in the south of Ardour River in France. It is made up of beef mince and also has coriander, cloves and nutmeg added to it.

3. Shisa Nyama
Shisa nyama, which literally means ‘burnt meat’ in Zulu, features a variety of BBQ meats – including boerewors, steak, chops, chicken and ribs, cooked on a braai. These grilled meats are usually served with a variety of accompaniments including the traditional mieliepap and chakalaka. A shisa nyama is usually done at parties, in someone’s backyard with a large gathering of friends around a braai, but even at that several restaurants in South Africa also offer shisa nyama.

5. Gatsby
This ultimate Capetonian classic foot-long sub is what sandwich dreams are made of. Ideal for sharing, the gatsby comprises a wide variety of fillings including chicken, steak, seafood, polony or viennas, slap chips, salad, cheese, eggs and sauces. While not related to the movie, ‘Great Gatsby’, this monstrous baguette, could apparently be called the ‘great Gatsby’ for its size.

4. Mogodu
A slow-cooked tripe stew, mogodu is well loved across Africa and sometimes also includes cow or sheep intestines, which you can smell a mile away, cooking in a huge pot over an open fire in most townships across South Africa. Mogodu is usually served with pap or tiff. Several restaurants offers mogodu and you could make a choice on where to have a try, for those who prefer to leave the experimenting to restaurants.
If you set foot on South African soil, don't leave before you've enjoyed a traditional Shisha Nyama, as much for the barbecued South African food for the cultural experience. You would want to try the Gatsby or the bunny chow after that.