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African Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary traditions of South Africa, African Sauce reflects the rich flavors of the region, often used in braais (barbecues) and family gatherings. This sauce is a celebration of local ingredients, combining sweet, tangy, and spicy elements to enhance grilled meats and vegetables. Today, it has gained popularity beyond South Africa, inspiring variations across the continent and in international cuisine.

AfricanZAother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb steak
2 lbs chicken wings
2 tablespoons pitmix Texas barbecue seasoning
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup onion
4 slices white bread
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup Mrs. Balls chutney

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without the heat.

1

Open the grill and add charcoal.

2

Light the charcoal and wait about 3 minutes for the grill to be ready.

3

Season the steak with pitmix Texas barbecue seasoning on both sides.

4

Place the steak on the hot grill.

5

Grill the steak until it reaches a temperature of 52° C.

6

Remove the steak when it has a beautiful crust and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.

7

Season the chicken wings with chicken seasoning.

8

Place the chicken wings over indirect heat on the grill.

9

Close the lid and wait until the wings are crispy, juicy, and tender.

10

Check the wings until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and the core temperature is over 75° C, then remove them from the grill.

11

Slice an onion very thin.

12

Take a couple of slices of white bread and spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice.

13

Sprinkle a couple of pieces of tomato on one slice of bread.

14

Add a couple of slices of onion on top of the tomato.

15

Place cheese on top of the onion.

16

Spread Mrs. Balls chutney on the other slice of bread.

17

Put the two slices together to form a sandwich.

18

Place the sandwich on the grill and put some weight on it to push it down.

19

Wait until the cheese is melted in the middle to know the brio is ready.

20

Taste the brio and evaluate the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

South African SauceBraai Sauce

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