🍽️ Food & Cuisine · South Africa

Braai

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The South African barbecue — arguably the country's most important food tradition and a genuine social institution, not just a cooking method. Friends and family gather around an open wood or charcoal fire to grill boerewors, chops, and steak, often over several hours. So central to national identity that Heritage Day (Sept 24) is informally known as 'Braai Day.'