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South Africa
Boerewors rol
A braaied boerewors in a hotdog roll with caramelized onions, tomato sauce, or chutney. A street and braai staple, juicy and savory, a national and school fete classic, a quick and beloved snack, a South African icon.
South Africa
A South African braaied sandwich of cheese, tomato, and onion, toasted on the coals. A braai staple, crispy and gooey, a national and comfort classic, a braai side and snack, a beloved and simple treat, a grilled sandwich.
Durban, South Africa
A Durban specialty: a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry (lamb, chicken, or bean). An Indian South African street food, hearty and spicy, a national icon, eaten with the hands, a Durban classic.
Durban, South Africa
An oversized Durban roti wrapped around mutton or chicken curry with slap chips and cheese - the late-night institution of Durban's Indian quarter
Cape Town, South Africa
A Cape Town submarine sandwich: a foot-long roll filled with slap chips, meat (steak, polony, or calamari), salad, and sauces. A Cape Flats street food, huge and shared, a national and city icon, a filling meal.
South Africa
A South African toasted sandwich, sealed and pressed in a jaffle iron, filled with cheese, tomato, or mince. A national and home staple, crispy and gooey
South Africa
Spatlo
A Gauteng township street food: a quarter loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with polony, cheese, eggs, Russian sausage, atchar, and slap chips - called kota in Johannesburg and spatlo in Pretoria and Tshwane townships.