Methods of food preparation in South Africa?

Question

Could you please list and describe the equipment that is used and how the food would be typically served?

Answer 1

Equipment used in the South African cuisine includes a lot of wooden dishes and spatulas used for serving meals, or even preparing dishes. Clay pots are important in this cuisine, and deep serving dishes are required for the traditional South African soups and for the special fish stews. Big clay pots can be placed over open fires, since a lot of the specific meals are prepared outdoors. You need to consider cover lids and insulated food carriers to keep the temperature of the food constant, if you plan on serving the dishes at their optimized temperature. Most fresh foods are prepared over coals and most suburban housed have a braai area, which represents a barbeque place. Here, the Potije is used for food preparation. Potije is a large cauldron like an iron pot with a lid, made of iron and placed on a three legs stand, provided also with a handle made of chains. From the name of the pot comes the name of a popular South African dish, the Potijekos.