South African Recipes in English
Welcome to the English My Kombuis recipe collection. These practical recipes are written for South African home cooks, with metric measurements, realistic timings, local serving ideas and estimated costs.
Every recipe includes clear steps, cooking notes, storage guidance and portion information so that you can cook with confidence.
Traditional South African Bobotie
A dependable Cape-style bobotie with gently spiced mince, fruit chutney and a golden savoury custard.
Classic Milk Tart with Cinnamon
A smooth, cinnamon-topped South African milk tart with a crisp biscuit base and lump-free filling.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Potjie
Tender lamb, layered vegetables and a rich gravy cooked the traditional potjie way.
Cape Malay Koeksisters
Soft, spiced Cape Malay koeksisters finished with coconut and reliable syrup guidance.
Weeknight Chicken Curry and Rice
A mild, economical chicken curry with fluffy rice for a practical family supper.
Air-Fryer Snoek with Apricot Glaze
Juicy snoek with a sweet-savoury apricot glaze and a compact air-fryer method.
Creamy Tomato Pasta for Busy Nights
A quick pantry pasta with a balanced tomato cream sauce.
Malva Pudding with Warm Cream Sauce
A deeply golden malva pudding with a warm sauce that soaks in beautifully.
Vetkoek with Savoury Mince
Light vetkoek filled with economical savoury mince.
Roosterkoek for the Braai
Soft-centred roosterkoek with a smoky crust and practical coal guidance.
Traditional South African Chakalaka
A colourful, gently spiced vegetable relish for pap, bread or grilled meat.
Creamy Umngqusho with Beans
Slow-cooked samp and beans finished with a creamy savoury sauce.
Pap with Tomato and Onion Gravy
Firm maize-meal pap with a simple tomato-and-onion gravy.
South African Pumpkin Fritters
Soft-centred pumpkin fritters with crisp golden edges and cinnamon sugar.
Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings
Slow-simmered beef stew topped with soft, fluffy dumplings.
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
An easy family pasta bake with chicken, creamy sauce and golden cheese.
Moist South African Banana Bread
Moist, gently spiced banana bread for lunchboxes or afternoon tea.
No-Bake Peppermint Crisp Tart
A South African fridge tart layered with caramel, cream and peppermint chocolate.
One-Pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables
Golden chicken, potatoes and vegetables cooked together in one pan.
Classic Chicken à la King
Tender chicken and colourful peppers in a smooth creamy sauce.
Traditional South African Buttermilk Rusks
Crunchy buttermilk rusks made for dipping into tea or coffee.
Fresh Greek-Style Salad
A crisp salad with tomato, cucumber, olives and feta.
About our recipes
My Kombuis publishes practical family cooking with ingredients commonly available in South Africa. Prices are estimates and may vary by shop, brand, season and location.