South Africa roosterkoek, a necessity at every braai (and festival)

Roosterkoek, it is hard to imagine a good old South African braai (BBQ) without it!

Roosterkoek forms such a big part of our South African culture.  Adorned with syrup, cheese, scrambled egg and bacon! Roosterkoek is literally pieces of bread dough that have been cooked on a grid over goals.

So although it is fairly easy to make roosterkoek, there are a few crucial points to get right before you can join the Roosterkoek Guild!

NB – Remember your roosterkoek is cooked on open coals. So once you start making the dough, also light your fire, or use the warm coals after you have braaied your meat. You must be able to hold your hands over the coals for 10 seconds without burning. Then the coals are ready! Any warmer than that and you will end up with charcoal offerings. Also, make sure your grid is very clean and I spray my grid with Spray ‘n Cook! You can also make roosterkoek on griddle pan if you yearn for them and there is a gail force storm outside!