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South African blatjang is a chutney made with fruit and spices. Alamy
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Algerian rechta comprises pasta-like noodles with chicken, eggs and vegetables. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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South African braai includes all manner of grilled meats. Photo: The Meat Co
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Jollof rice in Nigerian dish of rice, tomatoes and spices. Getty Images
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Algerian tajine zitoun is a chicken and olive stew. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Algerian makroud el louse are cookies made from almond, egg and sugar dough. Alamy
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South African blatjang is a chutney made with fruit and spices. Alamy
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Algerian rechta comprises pasta-like noodles with chicken, eggs and vegetables. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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South African braai includes all manner of grilled meats. Photo: The Meat Co
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Jollof rice in Nigerian dish of rice, tomatoes and spices. Getty Images
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Algerian tajine zitoun is a chicken and olive stew. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Algerian makroud el louse are cookies made from almond, egg and sugar dough. Alamy
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South African blatjang is a chutney made with fruit and spices. Alamy
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Do you know your rechta from your braai?
Emily Price
05 March, 2023
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