South African Food is RIDICULOUS!! (Taste Test) 

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We south africans are a simple people, we see a video about us and we like

As a South African who is terrible at braai'ing I can confirm, they do indeed not let you hold the tongs, make the fire or turn the meat. You are allowed to fetch the beer and this is your duty lol.

As a South African, I really enjoyed the way Patrick represented our mixed cultures. Perhaps, consider getting Patrick back with more recipes and different dishes. Next time add a bunny chow, Durban style.

The cool thing about this it is really South African everyday family food not some fancy upperty up restaurant dish.

That Malva Pudding was missing a generous helping of custard though😂

This episode made my little South African heart so happy and full 🇿🇦❤️

So a personal thing that we do with our Snoek is that we brush the snoek with a little bit of lemon, spices and apricot jam/chutney. We put it on tin foil and put it on our braai. The chutney essentially caramelizes on the skin so it gives a nice contrast to the taste of the fish and the sweetness of the apricot. At the end of the day if someone can cook something over a fire we probably already cooked it over a fire.

Proudly South African 🇿🇦 living in Portugal 🇵🇹 The locals here love the food and the stuff I bake. They say its the best they ever tasted ❣️

As a South African who always starts his sentences with "As a South African" I think as a South African this chow looks lekker tasty (as a South African)

The zoom on Ben's face when Jamie said "getting real chefs in"! Poor Ben!

Makes me super proud to be South African! Well done boys!!!!!!

As a Brit who was fortunate to live in SA for 3 years I can definitely say I loved the food. I still knock up a chicken liver peri peri for old times sake, but if I had to put a single SA item top of the list I would have to go for the Don Pedro. Want an after dinner whiskey but it’s 35 degrees, easy, just blitz it in with vanilla ice cream and cream, genius. My favourite though was a Frangelico Don Pedro, always first on my list for when we visit!

As a South African, I felt like a giddy child when I saw Malva pudding... and the Amarula... and the Monkey Gland... and of course the Boerewors... Wow, we really are lucky to have the blended cuisine that we have. Thanks to Patrick for showcasing some of our weekly favourites!

I haven't been to too many places but I've traveled to a few different countries and I can say this: NOTHING beats South African food. It is soooo diverse and flavourful. It speaks to the senses. I'm very proud of our food.

that is not pap anymore, that is porridge 😂 i just love this so much

Never forget that pap comes in 3 basic consistencies, "slap" "kleitjie/putu" or "krummel." Can be eaten with milk and sugar, or butter and sugar, or any kind of sauce. Maybe mixed with some sweetcorn, onion, tomato and some spices to make a "papslaai."

Yaaay! As a South African who has been watching Sorted for years now, this is a dream episode!

I’ve actually never though about how strange apricot chutney must be until now 😅 long live Mrs Balls 🙌🏾

This is the first food video I have ever seen that accurately represent South Africa food 👌👌👌👌👌Thank you 🙌 Patrick 💯🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Never been a more accurate description of the South African braai and the strictness around the braai stand. If you're clueless you get kicked out to other errands or put under a specialist's wing. 🤣

I can confirm that a braai is quite different from a barbecue. The atmosphere is different, and we braai anything from fish to mielies to garlic bread. There usually is always usually 2 -3 different kinds of meat and we use wood and coal to start our fire, and it is not considered a braai if cooked on a gas grill. A braai is never complete without boerewors and some type of garnish in between(such as potato salad, chakalaka, salad, baked beans, sweet corn etc.) The pap is usually made on a stove, but if one has a potjie pot(a cast iron pot), it can be made in there over the fire(even better). The major difference I've noticed between a barbecue and braai is the starting and ending procedures. A barbecue relatively uses gas to start the fire, and is quite manageable when it comes to controlling the heat and getting the heat you want relatively quickly. A braai you start from scratch, and waiting for the right amount of heat takes time and is a skill, as different meats require different heats applied to them to cook them to perfection. The waiting process ensures that nothing is rushed and, because we're subject to the braai, the opportunity to chill and catchup with those around is created. Even after the meat is cooked, the fire remains lit and wood or coals are continuously added. Everyone gathers around the braai and eats, and will often remain there well into the evening. Smores are bought out for the kids, and soft or loud music is played in the background, depending on the occasion

I'll never forget my first time in New Orleans. Standing in a crazy long line waiting to get into a restaurant to try the famous Bignets. Everyone who heard I was going told me I HAVE to try them. When I finally received my order, they were nothing more than Vetkoek with powdered sugar. People were not impressed when I told them we have a version with ground beef (mince) or apricot jam in South Africa.

You brought tears to my eyes. I am in Tbilisi and this place can do with a South African restaurant and food. Spread your wings mate. I invite you to come and show this people some good food.❤

As a Saffa, I 10000% love this video. Also great pronunciation on boerie ☺️ wish you included baboetie, durban curry and milk tart

Love how international you're getting. It's really fun learning about cooking across the world!

As a South African, I am so excited to see you guys enjoying our food!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

In Cape Town, we definately don't add pap to the braai, but we serve it as breakfast in Western Cape as well as in the Northern Cape. Then we add homemade butter and sugar😋

I am honoured to be South African with all our diversity in our country 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (Maybe except the corruption...)

As a South African I kept on thinking they will try biltong as well they really need to make part 2 as there is melktert, biltong, potjie, samp, and so much more I always laugh when other countries try the south African dishes and just can't believe the types of dishes we create

You really need to try Koeksisters, Melktert/Peppermint crisp Tart and Vetkoek. They are all massively underrated baked goods and I've yet to meet someone who dislikes them

That pap is too soft, it's like mash

Really good showcase of our foods, so glad you did Malva pudding! Only thing, you should have broken out the ultramel custard there after he had tasted it! Malva just ain't the same without custard.

When Patrick said "Free meals for a lifetime at Kudu" I laughed so hard, coz I knew there was no way anyone would've guessed the Marula fruit, unless they'd had Amarula before! 😂😂 Thank you for representing the country well Patrick, wishing you more success!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

That is so cool. Could you make this a series with different regions and countries? Having access to so many cuisines in London I feel like you are uniquely qualified…..oh and all the food and chef stuff as well 😂

I miss South Africa for many reasons, not just for the food, but the sun is my number one.

Firstly I am South Africa and I loved this

I love that you had someone from South Africa to give you the authentic experience!! so happy to see my country well-represented

PLEASE do a part 2 to this! There's still soo much more that you guys would never have tried or heard of and I'm sure you'd all love it! :D

"As a South African" I've been garnering fans to South African cuisine with the fabulous Cape Brandy Pudding. It's always a hit 😃

Patrick did a very good job these are most of the things that make South Africa so unique. ❤

As a South African living abroad, this pulled at my heartstrings! Best choices to showcase our culture 👌 just missing a braaibroodjie

I love South African food. I'm living in Australia, and there are absolutely loads of migrants from SA here, and I adore the food culture they've brought with them.

As a proud South African I can honestly say we have the most amazing variety of food. I mean we are such a melting pot of different cultures and tastes and some kick ass liquor

Well this was a fun little video. Amazing food (really interested in S. African food now), and great fun hosts!

As a South African who’s been watching Sorted for many years, this was really cool to see! 🇿🇦 Keep the great content coming 😎🤙

It's been 23 years since I came home from an extended stay in SA. Seeing the title of the show made me click right away and I got nostalgic as the foods started rolling over the screen. It brought me right back, taste and smells. God I miss those all evening brais, the first 1½ standing around the fire feeding the fragrant woods into the fire slowly building the heat and coals up enjoying some coke and brandy or just beers. The temperature coming down but staying warm and comfortable it is and was a magical experience and how I do miss it!

I knew immediately what that liqueur was. Back in the day, in Dublin, Ireland, I had a bottle of Amarula in my house at all times right nect to my Bailey's. I LOVED it and would alternate between them and I actually preferred Amarula because it was smoother and much easier to drink way too much of 😀

Somehow I missed this when it first came out, but I'm so glad I watched it! I brought some Amarula back from my first trip for my mum, and it became an instant favourite. The family shared some to toast her passing. Thanks for the memories of great food and family.

My parents are diplomats for the SA Government, and growing up my parents always loved showing off South African food during National days or Embassy Parties to all the foreign embassies or guests. My dad would always get compliments on the braai and my mother would always get huge praise for her decorations and Salads/Pap/Desserts. Always really proud to show off our foods and wines.

YESSSSS!!! Where are all my South African Brothers and Sisters! We finally made it guys

Fabulous video guys! South Africa's food is super tasty and top class and that includes, a breathtakingly beautiful country!!

I can guarantee anyone that they will love the food that Patrick Williams make. South African food is simply the best.

When he mentioned he didn’t grow up in Cape Town it truly made so much sense, we don’t always add pap to a braai, maybe some people, definitely more like Gauteng side than province… we also don’t add jam to everything, my guy… but also I love the dishes he used to represent South African food

As a South African, this was a dream come true! It was awesome to see some of our food finally represented on a global platform! I hope you guys try to make a braai of your own, but next time just make sure you eat the pap, boerewors and sous with your hands!

You could totally do a part two of this!

Made Malva pudding for Canadian Thanksgiving and blew our guests away. But trying to explain to them how a braai differs from a BBQ and how it's so much better was alot more difficult.

I could honestly spend the rest of my life going from restaurant to restaurant in South africa for every meal for the rest of my life, loved everything about the food when I was there. One of the best places in the world.

Yay! So excited for South African food to get the recognition it deserves! Though I wish they could also try some of our other dishes, like bunny chow, Durban/Cape Malay curry or potjiekos (I personally love oxtail potjie :)

As a South African I can say, this tasting and the dishes chosen really did our cuisine and culture justice. All of the dishes, from the pap and wors, to the malva were staples growing up that were present at every family gathering, every braai and I'm glad to see our culture being shared and enjoyed by other people.

To all my South Africans, we are the best! Things might be tough some times but at the end of the day, we simply take the prize :) Damn I love our country and our people!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

i am so grateful that South African food has had an opportunity to redeem itself, after the biltong misfire of a few weeks ago i thought you might have closed your minds to our beautiful country's cuisine, so glad for Chef Patrick. Dankie Boet, ons waardeer jou x

I'm from Mauritius, a small island to the east of South Africa and Madagascar, and this video brings me so much joy, especially the Amarula one, it is so delicious

Excellent choices!!!! Enjoyed this

Love the way you're showcasing our cuisine. It makes me so proud to be a South African.♥️

It took me 3 years to stop ordering monkey gland sauce with my burgers when I moved to the UK. Waiters were confused!

As a South African, I nearly cried at how fabulous this is! We are such a proud nation and seeing our cuisine on your channel is fantastic!

Brilliant show. Great episode. Well done.

MWHAHAHAHA - I loved this. Highlighting some of our dearly held favourites. Thanks guys!

As a South African who’s moved to the uk. This episode has honestly given me such pride for my country 💛 thanks boys once again!

I'm south african and have been watching you guys for years. Seeing you eating some of our food is amazing. Thank you guys

Us South Africans thrive on big family celebrations with food! Birthdays, Holidays, Sport, Weddings - all offer the opportunity to get 'gesellig' (sociable) with flavour. Thank you so very much for bringing this across so well in this video. Partick, keep flying the flag Boet.

Proud South African based in the UK ! ❤️ I am not in any way biased but nothing beats SA food 🤣. Where do I buy snoek fish here?

A nice South African touch could have been a "Springbokkie" at the end. A shooter with Amarula and peppermint liquor. 😍

I think especially Spaff would love South Africa, we definitely cater to his palate here. Ebbers would go mental for some of our spice markets. Not to mention the amazing wines. If you find yourself in the Western Cape we'll stick you for a braai and brandy 😜

Absolutely Brilliant !!!!

I'm a South African thank you for enjoying our food proudly south African 🎉

As a South African you did our cuisine proud! Loved this video!

My husband is south African, and I'm so glad this video was made! I want a part 2!!! So many amazing dishes to be made 🤤

As a South African, I have fond memories of my Grandpa braaing and making potjie in the designated braai area of the house, while my granny cooked potato bake and made salad in the kitchen. Not as South African as other braais, but I loved it nonetheless

I'm enjoying this SA episode a lot, and the SA expert is so great

Loving this format of learning about different cuisines by bringing in these experts chefs to showcase the unique foods of each culture... throwing my hat in the ring to say that you should explore more Filipino food!

South African here! Loved this episode. Made me miss some dishes from there that you can't get in the states. Lots of it is easy to make at home though! Sad there wasn't any vetkoek (fet-cook), but hopefully we'll see it next time!

amarula with crushed ice.... amazing!!!!

I’m heading to South Africa next month and cannot wait to try the food!

I've lived in many countries, and the food never comes close to South African food. There is so much love put into every meal in South Africa, right down to quality ingredients. I will always choose to braai wherever the road takes me.

Great! South African cuisine is something else, alright! If only Patrick had time to show you skilpadjies, vetkoek, melktert, koeksisters, samoosas, and of course the obligatory fridge tarts: granadilla and peppermint crisp. And Jan Ellis pudding, bobotie, waterblommetjie bredie, milk pudding.... the list is nigh endless! Thanks from this very homesick Saffa expat in Australia!

Love the S A humour coming through. Fantastic. As a native to this amazing country, it makes me proud to see our heritage celebrated in other countries

Gotta visit SA in winter for waterblommetjie Stew in the Boland. I don't think you get it anywhere else unless purposefully planted. We had some last week on buttered roti, was divine!

As South Africans we are proud of this episode, we love you guys

As a South African this was eye opening. I thought monkey-gland sauce was a universally eaten staple, I'm curious to know what sauce the rest of the world puts on their monkey-gland burgers. I also didn't realize how much Mrs Balls and apricot jam I use when cooking, but when he said it i was like oooooooh.

Just found you guys and I love, love, love your channel. I would love to see you do an Australian themed show, maybe trying some of our foods like Kangaroo, Quandongs, Wattleseed, Crocodile, Yabbies and bush foods which are unique and very special!!

As someone who grew up in South Africa, I 1000% agree! 🤩

My DT Food Tech teacher was South African and she taught us malva pudding once - it was divine 🤤

So glad a proper South African chef could introduce these foods properly! South African food is next level

The malva pudding should have had a huge dollop of fresh whipped cream or vanilla icecream ❤

When it comes to a braai, you can do pap two ways. Stywe Pap or stiff porridge described as a White Polenta, with reference to consistency of course. Secondly, Krummelpap, crumbly in texture. Tomato Sauce essential of course. Don’t forget the meat!! Even if you don’t braai, Pap, Sous en Wors still a true South African staple. Warm, spicy and hearty specially in winter. One of my many favourite dishes

As a South African, this was absolutely delightful to watch :D Thank you for showcasing some of our food. The South African food scene is absolutely thriving at the moment.

“The words are coming but the spice is taking over” wonderful! Used to manage a pub owned by South Africans and they had a lot of these foods on the menu.

MALVA PUDDING IS ONLY IN SA ?! Other countries really are missing out , milk tart is also very good and droë wors and biltong its dried meat and it's super gooooddd