Famously known as Nelson Mandela’s favourite dish, Samp and Beans is a classic South African traditional dish
September is Heritage Month in South Africa, a time to celebrate the country’s rich cultural traditions, languages, histories and, of course, food.
With Heritage Day falling on September 24, food offers one of the simplest ways to explore South Africa’s diversity. From indigenous maize dishes to Cape Malay favourites, traditional meals carry stories that have been passed down through generations.
Here are four classic South African dishes worth putting on the menu this Heritage Month.
Few dishes are as strongly associated with Xhosa cuisine as umngqusho, a hearty combination of dried maize and beans.
