7 top dishes to take to a bring-and-braai
Want to be the most impressive guest at the bring-and-braai? You’re going to have to bring your A-game. Sure, you could stop at the shops on your way to the event, but everyone will be doing that. Rather follow one of these brilliant – and simple! – bring-and-braai ideas.
The main idea behind these recipes is that if you plan and do a bit of prep, you’ll arrive with the perfect piece of meat (or something veggie!) to throw onto the fire. All that’s left is for you to sit back, let it cook and enjoy the smug feeling that comes with knowing that you brought the best dish to the braai.
1. Lamb’s tails with monkeygland sauce
Everyone loves lamb’s tails, but the sauce here makes all the difference. Make the monkeygland sauce before you head to the braai, so it’s ready to baste the lamb once it’s on the fire.
Lamb’s tails with monkeygland sauce recipe
2. Chutney chicken
If you’re pressed for time and can’t make your own marinade, fear not! These chicken thighs can be tossed in the chutney-and-BBQ spice rub just before they’re cooked and the luscious coating guarantees a deliciously sticky, charred result.
3. Sticky pot-braaied ribs in beer with chilli-and-mint salsa
These ribs do require a bit of forward thinking – you could precook them in advance and finish them on the braai when you arrive. Or ask the host whether you can use their potjie and cook them from start to finish while the braai is on the go. The salsa should be made just before serving.
Sticky pot-braaied ribs in beer with chilli-and-mint salsa recipe
4. Three-cheese braaibroodjie
Never thought a braaibroodjie might be bring-and-braai appropriate? Think again. Simply prep the sandwiches before you leave and wrap well in greaseproof paper or cling film, then pop them in a grid and cook when you arrive. Everyone else will wonder why they didn’t think of that!
Three-cheese braaibroodjie recipe
5. Brinjal skewers
If you’re the only vegetarian at the braai, you’ll know there’s a good chance that whatever you’re bringing will be one of the only things you can eat. If you can, marinate the brinjals overnight and thread them onto skewers as you arrive. The tzatziki can also be made ahead. The only potential drawback? All the meat-eaters loading up on your mouthwatering dish…
6. Braaied sweet potato salad
Prep this salad for the braai by making the dressing and wrapping the sweet potatoes in foil at home. Then, pop them onto the fire and put everything together just before you eat.
Braaied sweet potato salad recipe
7. Harissa-and-yoghurt chicken pitas
The longer this marinade sits, the better, so this is another thing you can (and should) prep before you leave.
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