Braamfontein Centre, Johannesburg
What to buy here: Pap & Chakalaka.
-Pap: A local staple, this maize-based porridge is a must and accompanies almost any meal this side of the country. Available in anything from 500 grams to 10 kilograms packets, the uncooked product looks similar to fine polenta. Often eaten with chakalaka (see below) it’s also a favourite with milk, butter and sugar for breakfast. Presented either in a smooth consistency (slap pap) or very thick (stywe pap) or even crumbly (krummel pap) this will be a definite conversation starter back home. Pap really is available anywhere and everywhere in South Africa, from corner cafes to big grocery stores. Indeed, it would be hard not to bump into it. You can buy a 1 kilogram packet for under R10.
-Chakalaka: A hot favourite, this spiced tomato, onion and vegetable relish is a must to go with your pap (porridge), bread, samp, meat, stews and curries. Wonderful if you can make it at home, the canned variety is just as good, and come in a variety of mild to extra-hot flavors. Chakalaka (at about R11 a can) can be bought at all groceries stores.
-Pap: A local staple, this maize-based porridge is a must and accompanies almost any meal this side of the country. Available in anything from 500 grams to 10 kilograms packets, the uncooked product looks similar to fine polenta. Often eaten with chakalaka (see below) it’s also a favourite with milk, butter and sugar for breakfast. Presented either in a smooth consistency (slap pap) or very thick (stywe pap) or even crumbly (krummel pap) this will be a definite conversation starter back home. Pap really is available anywhere and everywhere in South Africa, from corner cafes to big grocery stores. Indeed, it would be hard not to bump into it. You can buy a 1 kilogram packet for under R10.
-Chakalaka: A hot favourite, this spiced tomato, onion and vegetable relish is a must to go with your pap (porridge), bread, samp, meat, stews and curries. Wonderful if you can make it at home, the canned variety is just as good, and come in a variety of mild to extra-hot flavors. Chakalaka (at about R11 a can) can be bought at all groceries stores.
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Braamfontein Centre on Map
Sight Name: Braamfontein Centre
Sight Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (See walking tours in Johannesburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (See walking tours in Johannesburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
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