Freedom Day Braai

A complete South African braai spread for 4 to 6 — one fire, six dishes, all coming together at the same moment. Get the pap going first, light the coals after, and work the grid in the right order.

6 recipes

83 min (incl. resting)easyServes 5

Rosemary & Lemon Lamb Chops

Juicy lamb loin or rib chops marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon, then braaied over medium-hot coals until the fat is golden and crisp at the edges.

40 mineasyServes 6

Stywepap

Smooth, stiff maize meal pap — the essential braai partner, cooked low and slow until it pulls away from the sides of the pot and holds its shape.

38 mineasyServes 6

Tomato & Onion Sous (Smoor)

A jammy, smoky tomato and onion sauce gently spiced with curry powder and smoked paprika — the classic companion poured over stywepap at the braai.

15 mineasyServes 6

Cucumber, Avo & Feta Salad

A cool, fresh salad of cucumber, creamy avocado, crumbled feta and red onion with a light lemon-honey dressing — the perfect counterpoint to the fire and richness of a braai spread.

29 min (incl. resting)mediumServes 4

Curried Chicken Skewers

Mild, kid-friendly chicken sosaties marinated in a cooked-out curry base and finished on the braai with a sticky teriyaki-Bovril glaze. Makes 8 skewers and serves 4.

43 mineasyServes 5

Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme

Sweet, caramelised oven-roasted carrots glazed with honey and butter, fragrant with garlic and thyme. A simple but impressive side dish that pairs beautifully with braai fare.