Grilling Recipes – Braai4heritage Day
Posted on September 23, 2009 by Nina Timm in lamb
Pack out your grilling recipes, summer is here and what better way to celebrate this than to have a whole day dedicated to this age old South African tradition. On Thursday 24 September, it is Braai4 heritage Day here in South Africa….and this is what their website says:
” Braai4heritage” is an initiative that calls all South Africans to actively celebrate their common heritage by braaing on Heritage Day, 24 September. After all, braaing is a deep-rooted tradition in South Africa that cuts across all demographic groups.” The word “braai” (pronounced – Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈbrɑe.flæɪs], English: /ˈbraɪfleɪs/) is Afrikaans for barbecue, grilling, outdoor roasting generally cooking that is done on an open fire. Grilling, braaing or having a barbecue is a social event and although I have had many grilling sessions on my own before I married, sharing this tradition with friends and family is just the best. Here in South Africa you are often invited to a “bring-and-braai” which means everyone brings what they want to eat and we share a lovely meal.
We will be traveling on Thursday so I prepared our Braai4heritage meal last night and this is what we had!
For my lamb chops I use a simple marinade of lemon, olive oil, mint and garlic. The “Boerewors” you might remember from previous posts.
…and never forget the ultimate “braai broodjie” or Grilled sandwich.
A grilled sandwich in our house means good bread ( in this case potato bread), tomato, onion and cheese…and just because I can, I added some rocket. If you need any more recipes, just drop me a line and I will be happy to assist.
Just in time for Heritage Day! We are having a braai tomorrow and I just might make those braaibroodjies of yours – they look mouthwatering.
I haven't tried lamb chops and I wanted to eat them the other day but hubby doesn't want to eat in that Persian Restaurant..
Oh, my goodness, those lamb tjoppies look delicious Nina. I am definitely going to buy some for tomorrow's braai!
Happy early heritage day!
What a delicious food to celebrate "Heritage Day" Nina!
Oh my that grilled sandwich looks to die fo.
I love those south african words, that are so similar to the Dutch ones, but somehow have a little more flair to it… We actually have a 'braai' here as well, which is based on the south african one. Skuttelbraai they also call it sometimes! The meat looks delicious!
Mmmm, we have some lamb chops in the fridge and the sun is shining brightly… I sense a braai coming on tonight! Posting my braai post later today 🙂
Yum! Looks great and look at those perfect grill marks on the sandwich!
Your pictures always leave my mouth watering Nina. Mmm.
Gorgeous pictures Nina. We love lamb chops at our house and can always go for a good looking sandwich such as yours.
Sam
All of these dishes look delicious!
your pictures are so gorgeous!
Such fantastic pictures! I want to eat all of it!!
everything looks so delicious & comforting here. I love those grill marks on the bread 🙂
Love the grill sandwich…looks delicious and healthy…yummie!
Oh! All the dishes look so delicious…specially the sandwich, love the simplicity of it…nice pictures as well 🙂
What a feast! Holy cow, I mean, look at that sandwich! Yum.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY-THE HUSBAND
Pork Twisters…yum!
Nina, this post should be called "Mastery in Meat". No room for veggies here!
You make grilling look so elegant.