As Braai Day approaches, many South Africans are preparing to fire up their braais and enjoy traditional barbecue fare. However, food writer Tony Jackman suggests that this popular holiday can also be a great opportunity to try something new. Jackman, a twice-winner of the Galliova Food Writer of the Year award, has shared two innovative salad recipes that are perfect for the occasion. His creations feature orange sweet potatoes and couscous as main ingredients.
Jackman's first salad is an orange sweet potato salad with a twist. He uses Beauregard, Garnet, or Jewel potatoes, which he combines with dried cling peaches, feta, and spring onions. The salad is dressed with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Maille honey mustard, and pimentón. To prepare the salad, the sweet potatoes are boiled until tender, then tossed with the other ingredients and a sprinkle of fresh basil. This dish serves 6-8 people as a side dish.
The second salad is a couscous salad with baby fennel, spinach, and black beans. Jackman uses a sachet of couscous that can be prepared in just a minute, making it a convenient option. The salad also features a lime vinaigrette, red onion, and feta, topped with roasted, salted peanuts. To make the salad, the couscous is mixed with shredded spinach, sliced baby fennel, black beans, and diced red onion. The lime vinaigrette is then poured over the top, and the salad is finished with a sprinkle of peanuts.
Both salads offer a refreshing change of pace from traditional braai fare. Jackman's use of orange sweet potatoes and couscous adds a unique twist to the usual barbecue dishes. His recipes are easy to follow and require minimal preparation time, making them perfect for busy Braai Day celebrations. The salads can be served as side dishes, and their flavors are sure to complement a variety of braai options.
Jackman's passion for cooking and food writing is evident in his recipes. He has written a book, Retro Karoo Food, which is available for purchase through the Daily Maverick shop. The book has been well-received, and Jackman's Instagram account, @tony_jackman_cooks, is a popular destination for food enthusiasts. His expertise and creativity in the kitchen make his recipes a great addition to any Braai Day celebration.
Braai Day, also known as Heritage Day, is a popular holiday in South Africa that celebrates the country's diverse cultural heritage. It is traditionally celebrated on the last Monday in September and is marked by braais, outdoor gatherings, and cultural events. Jackman's salad recipes offer a great way to add some variety to these celebrations and try something new.
For those interested in trying Jackman's recipes, the ingredients and instructions are readily available. His orange sweet potato salad requires 3 orange sweet potatoes, 100g dried cling peaches, and 1 round of feta, among other ingredients. The couscous salad requires a sachet of couscous, 6-8 fresh young spinach leaves, and 1 x 400g can of black beans. With these ingredients and Jackman's guidance, anyone can create these delicious and refreshing salads.
Key points
- Tony Jackman shares two innovative salad recipes perfect for Braai Day celebrations.
- The recipes feature orange sweet potatoes and couscous as main ingredients.
- The salads offer a refreshing change of pace from traditional braai fare and are easy to prepare.
