For our English readers

A

Agurkie gherkin Artisjok – artichoke Amandel – almond Aspersie – asparagus

B

Baba-spinasieblare – baby spinach leaves Bakpoeier – baking powder Balsemasyn – balsamic vinegar Basiliekruidblare – basil leaves Beet – beetroot Bestanddeel – ingredient Bevrore – frozen Bloukaas – blue cheese Boon – bean Botter – butter Botterboon – butter bean Borrie – turmeric Brandrissie – chili Bronkors – watercress Bros – brittle/crisp Broodrolletjie – bread roll Bruinrys – brown rice

D

Dille – dill Dreineer – drain Droë broodkrummels – dry bread crumbs

E

Eend – duck Eiers – eggs Eierwitte – egg whites Elektriese menger – electric mixer Ertjie – pea

F

Foelie tin foil Forel – trout Fyngerasper – finely grated

G

Garneer – garnish Gekaramelliseer – caramelised Gesnipper – shredded Gemmer – ginger Goudbruin – golden brown Grasuie – chives Groen olywe – green olives Groente-aftreksel – vegetable stock

H

Hardgekookte – hard-boiled Heuning – honey Hoenderlewertjies – chicken livers

J

Jogurt yoghurt

K

Kammossel – scallop Kaneel – cinnamon Kaneelstok – cinnamon stick Ketelbraai – kettle braai Kleefwerend – non-stick Kitsgis – instant yeast Koekmeel – cake flour Komyn – cumin Korrelmosterd – wholegrain mustard Kossproei – cooking spray Koljander – coriander Knoffelhuisie – garlic clove Kremetart – cream of tartar Kruiesous – herb sauce Krulkool – kale Krummelbolaag – crumbed topping

L

Lamsvleis – lamb Langkorrel-witrys – long-grain white rice Lemoen – orange Lemmetjie – lime Lourierblaar – bay leaf

M

Mandolien – mandolin Melkskommel – milkshake Mielies – corn on the cob Mossel – mussel Murgpampoentjie – baby marrow Muskadel – muscadel

N

Neutmuskaat – nutmeg

O

Okkerneut – walnut Olyfolie – olive oil Ontbeen – debone Ontdooi – thaw Ontpit – remove stone Oondgerooster – oven-roasted Origanum – oregano

P

Parmesaankaas - parmesan cheese Pekanneut – pecan nut Pietersielie – parsley Pikantrissie – peppadew Posjeer – poach Prei – leek Prut – simmer

R

Reep – strip Roerbraai – stir-fry Roket – rocket Roomkaas – cream cheese Roomys – ice cream Rooi soetrissie – red pepper Rooi-ui – red onion Roosmaryn – rosemary

S

Sampioen – mushroom Sardientjie – sardine Selderystok – celery stick Skuimerig – frothy Skywe – slices Slaaiblare – salad leaves Sneeu-ertjies – mangetout Soetrissie – pepper (red, yellow, green) Spinasie – spinach Spek – bacon Sprietui – spring onion Staafmenger – stick blender Steurgarnaal – prawn Strooisuiker – castor sugar Suurlemoen – lemon Suurlemoenwiggie – lemon wedge

T

Tiemie – thyme

V

Vanieljegeursel – vanilla essence Varkboud – leg of pork Varkvleis – pork Varsgemaal – freshly ground Verhit – preheat/heat Vinkelsaad – fennel seed Vla – custard Vleesriwwe – ribs (inside pepper) Vloeistof – fluid Voer – line Vlok – flake

W

Witwyn – white wine Witwyn-asyn – white wine vinegar Wortel – carrot

X

Xylitol-versoeter xylitol sweetener