Proudly South African Dishes to Try This Heritage Month 

In every pot and on every plate, South African food carries the heart and soul of our people. Celebrate Heritage Month with some of these iconic dishes: Amagwinya, Amahewu, Thophi and enjoy the flavours that make Mzansi cuisine so unique.

Delicious Amahewu

Amahewu holds a special place in South African hearts and you can make your own too. When preparing it, remember that Huletts White Sugar plays a vital role by adding subtle sweetness and feeding the natural yeast during fermentation, enriching its probiotic qualities. Here’s the here.

Traditional Thophi 

Thophi is a popular staple among VhaVenda but it’s also  known in some parts of the country as Isijingi. No matter what culture you’re from, you can enjoy it in your kitchen too. It’s traditionally made with green squash (which can be substituted with pumpkin) and maize meal. In this recipe you can add Huletts White Sugar or Huletts Caramel Sugar for a delightful caramel flavour.

Scrumptious Amagwinya  

Whether you call them Amagwinya or Vetkoeks, these golden treats are a firm favourite across South Africa. They can be enjoyed on their own or stuffed with tasty fillings like polony or spiced mince. This recipe uses Huletts White Sugar in the dough and finishes with a light dusting of Huletts Icing Sugar. Click here to make them yourself!

We hope these recipes inspire you to bring a taste of South African tradition into your own kitchen. After trying a recipe, you can leave a review by clicking the links provided. We’d love to hear from you.

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