IVIS

SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023

18:30-21:30
Informal ‘Boma Braai’ at the Cattle Baron Restaurant (not included in registration fee and limited to guests who have indicated attendance)

A braai is South Africa’s answer to the barbecue – but it’s so much more than that. It’s a special South African feast that can last for hours, and a fundamental part of South African culture. It is a gathering of friends and family around a wood-fire grill in celebration. 

What to expect from the fire:

• Boerewors – Meaning “Farmer’s Sausage” in Afrikaans, this traditional fresh sausage is either made from entirely beef or a combination of beef and pork and usually comes in a large coil. 
• Lamb chops – Another popular braai item, the lamb chops are usually seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
• Steak –  For a braai, you will often find a variety of beef steak cuts including ribeye, T-bone, filet mignon, sirloin, and rump. In South Africa, ostrich steaks are also a favorite.
• Chicken – Chicken kebabs are a popular option as well as beer-can chicken, where a whole chicken is cooked over the grill with an open beer in the body cavity.
• Braaibroodjie (South African grilled cheese sandwich) – This traditional sandwich is cooked directly on the grill.
• Pap (pronounced Pup) –  Similar to what many Americans know as grits, it can be made to be runny, soft, or stiff.
• Roosterkoek – These are balls of bread dough that are cooked on the grill and served as an accompaniment to the Braai meat.
• Salad – You’ll usually find different versions of cold potato salad and/or coleslaw at traditional braais.