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RECIPES

NATIONAL BRAAI DAY

eritage Day coming up on to have a braai at every opportunity –
24 September is a day that family celebrations, the Bokke trouncing
Hcelebrates South Africa’s roots, and the visitors, or just because it’s a beautiful
the rich, vibrant and diverse cultures that day for a braai.
make up our Rainbow Nation.
We have selected a few recipes for you to
There are quite a lot of traditions that try this National Braai Day, so get the tongs
characterise our ‘South African-ness’ – the out, fire up the ‘barbecue’ and get busy
most distinguishable being our tendency celebrating this special day!

SHERRY BOEREWORS SLIDERS

Recipe by MyKitchen

MAKES 30 METHOD

INGREDIENTS 1. Cut the boerewors into 6cm pieces. Place in a bowl and pour over the sherry. Cover and
place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
• 1.2kg boerewors 2. Remove the boerewors from the sherry and place on skewers. Set the sherry aside.
• 500ml sherry 3. Heat the oil and butter in a fireproof pan or potjie. Sauté the onions for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
• 2 tbsp olive oil 4. Add the sherry and bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, until reduced by half.
• 2 tbsp butter 5. Put the boerewors skewers in a hinged grid and braai over hot coals for 8 minutes until
• 3 onions, peeled and chopped cooked through. Make sure each side sees the heat at least twice.
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 6. Slice the baguette and arrange it on a platter. Drizzle a bit of the sherry sauce over each
slice.
• 1 baguette 7. Remove the boerewors from the skewers and pop a piece on top of each baguette.
• Rocket leaves 8. Add rocket leaves to garnish.

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