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+====== RSA Free State cuisine ======
+==== Potjiekos ====
+A slow-cooked stew prepared in a cast-iron pot over open coals. Meat, vegetables, and spices are layered and cooked gently without stirring, producing deeply blended flavors. [([[https://www.taste.com.au/articles/potjie-pots-potjiekos/rexf8fc7|Taste]])]
+==== Pap and Sheba ====
+Stiff maize porridge served with a tomato-and-onion relish known as sheba. This simple combination forms a daily staple across the province. [([[https://www.finglobal.com/2026/02/13/south-africa-pap-and-sheba/|Fin Global]])]
+==== Free State Lamb Stew ====
+A hearty stew made from locally raised lamb simmered with potatoes, carrots, and onions. The slow cooking tenderizes the meat while enriching the broth. [([[https://dinnerthendessert.com/lamb-stew/|Dinner Then Dessert]])]
+==== Boerewors with Pap ====
+Traditional coiled farm sausage grilled over fire and served alongside maize porridge. The sausage typically contains coriander and other spices. [([[https://easysouthafricanrecipes.com/main-dishes/boerewors-and-pap-with-tomato-smoor/|Easy South African Recipes]])]
+==== Samp and Bean Stew ====
+Cracked maize kernels cooked with beans and sometimes beef or mutton. The dish reflects shared culinary traditions across southern Africa. [([[https://www.instagram.com/p/CR8hWQhDe9L/|Instagram]])]
+==== Biltong ====
+Air-dried cured meat made from beef or game, seasoned with vinegar, salt, and spices. It developed as a practical way to preserve meat during long journeys. [([[https://www.greedyferret.com/perfect-biltong-recipe-south-african-beef-jerky|Greedy Ferret]])]
+==== Droëwors ====
+A dried sausage similar to boerewors but cured into a snackable form. It is often eaten during travel or farm work. [([[https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/droewors-dry-sausage/|Fondazione Slow Food]])]
+==== Lamb Pot Pie ====
+A baked pie filled with tender lamb and gravy beneath a pastry crust. The dish reflects European settler influences adapted to local ingredients. [([[https://catellibrothers.com/recipes/lamb-pot-pie|Catelli Brothers]])]
+==== Pumpkin Fritters (Pampoenkoekies) ====
+Small fried batter cakes made with mashed pumpkin and spices, usually served with cinnamon sugar. [([[https://www.tantalisemytastebuds.com/cape-malay-mashed-pumpkin-fritters-recipe/|Tantalise My Taste Buds]])]
+==== Tripe and Pap ====
+Slow-cooked tripe stew paired with maize porridge, a filling meal widely appreciated in working communities. [([[https://www.royco.co.za/recipe/african-style-tripe-with-trendy-pap|Royco]])]
+==== Roosterkoek ====
+Bread rolls grilled over coals rather than baked in an oven. They are often filled with butter, jam, or grilled meat. [([[https://www.cooksister.com/2010/05/roosterkoek-a-south-african-braai-essential-1.html|Cook Sister]])]
+==== Tomato Bredie ====
+A tomato-based stew traditionally cooked with lamb and vegetables. The dish is deeply aromatic and slightly tangy. [([[https://thebigtastybite.com/cape-malay-tomato-bredie-stew/|The Big Tasty Bite]])]
+==== Sorghum Porridge (Mabele) ====
+A porridge made from fermented sorghum meal, valued for its earthy flavor and nutritional richness. [([[https://www.tiktok.com/@wwtaste/video/7507232610108689720|TikTok]])]
+==== Melktert (Milk Tart) ====
+A creamy custard tart flavored with cinnamon, widely beloved across the province and the country. [([[https://www.carolinescooking.com/milk-tart-melktert/|Caroline's Cooking]])]
+==== Farm Butter Bread (Plaasbrood) ====
+A rustic loaf baked on farms, typically served thickly sliced with homemade butter or preserves. [([[https://theculturecook.com/recipe-ouma-se-plaasbrood.html|The Culture Cook]])]
+{{tag>food culture geography}}

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